Integration Of Vapor Devices With Smart Devices

ABSTRACT

A method is disclosed comprising receiving, at a central server, via a transient data session characterized by a session limit, usage data related to an anonymous electronic vapor device, determining, by the central server, a usage profile based on the usage data, transmitting, by the central server, the usage profile to the anonymous electronic vapor device, determining the session limit has been reached, destroying the usage data, and providing a notification to the anonymous electronic vapor device that the usage data has been destroyed.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATION

This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No.62/161,182 filed May 13, 2015, here incorporated by reference in itsentirety.

BACKGROUND

Various types of personal vaporizers have been known in the art for manyyears. In general, such vaporizers are characterized by heating a solidto a smoldering point, vaporizing a liquid by heat, or nebulizing aliquid by heat and/or by expansion through a nozzle. Such devices aredesigned to release aromatic materials in the solid or liquid whileavoiding high temperatures of combustion and associated formation oftars, carbon monoxide, or other harmful byproducts. Preferably, thedevice releases a very fine mist with a mouth feel similar to smoke,under suction. Thus, a vaporizing device can be made to mimictraditional smoking articles such as cigarettes, cigars, pipes andhookahs in certain aspects, while avoiding significant adverse healtheffects of traditional tobacco or other herbal consumption.

As the usage of personal vaporizers becomes more popular, there arises aneed for facilitating secure private use of these devices. Many homes,offices or commercial establishments include programmable electronicappliances capable of communication over a computer network, sometimereferred to as “smart” appliances. A home equipped with several smartappliances that can be remotely controlled over a computer network maysometimes be referred to as a “smart” home. Current vaporizers andnebulizers are not adapted to communicate or otherwise operate incoordination with smart technologies used in homes, offices orcommercial establishments. Indeed, users may not even be aware ofbenefits that may be obtained via such integration and communication.

It would be desirable, therefore, to develop new technologies forfacilitating use of vaporizers and nebulizers in locations equipped withsmart appliances and related control networks, that overcomes these andother limitations of the prior art, and enhances the utility andenjoyment of vaporizers and nebulizers.

SUMMARY

It is to be understood that both the following general description andthe following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory onlyand are not restrictive.

An apparatus is disclosed comprising an air intake, a vapor output, aplurality of containers for storing vaporizable material, a mixingelement, coupled to the processor, configured for withdrawing aselectable amount of vaporizable material and from each of the pluralityof containers based on the mixture of vaporizable material, a mixingchamber coupled to the air intake for receiving air, the mixing elementfor receiving the selectable amounts of vaporizable material, avaporizer component element, coupled to the mixing chamber, configuredfor vaporizing the selectable amounts of vaporizable material and thereceived air to generate a vapor expelled through the vapor output, aprocessor, configured for collecting usage data related to vaporizationof the vaporizable material and for controlling operation of thevaporizer according to a usage profile, and a network access deviceconfigured for establishing a transient data session with a computingdevice, for transmitting the usage data to the computing device, andreceiving the usage profile from the computing device, wherein thetransient data session is characterized by a session limit fortriggering destruction of the usage data by the computing device. Thesession limit can be based on one or more of a number of puffs, a timelimit, and a total quantity of vaporizable material.

In an aspect, a method is disclosed comprising receiving, at a centralserver, via a transient data session characterized by a session limit,usage data related to an anonymous electronic vapor device, determining,by the central server, a usage profile based on the usage data,transmitting, by the central server, the usage profile to the anonymouselectronic vapor device, determining the session limit has been reached,destroying the usage data, and providing a notification to the anonymouselectronic vapor device that the usage data has been destroyed.

Additional advantages will be set forth in part in the description whichfollows or can be learned by practice. The advantages will be realizedand attained by means of the elements and combinations particularlypointed out in the appended claims. It is to be understood that both theforegoing general description and the following detailed description areexemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The features, nature, and advantages of the present disclosure willbecome more apparent from the detailed description set forth below whentaken in conjunction with the drawings, in which like referencecharacters are used to identify like elements correspondingly throughoutthe specification and drawings.

FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of an exemplary electronic vapordevice;

FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary vaporizer;

FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary vaporizer configured for vaporizing amixture of vaporizable material;

FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary vaporizer device configured for smoothvapor delivery;

FIG. 5 illustrates another exemplary vaporizer configured for smoothvapor delivery;

FIG. 6 illustrates another exemplary vaporizer configured for smoothvapor delivery;

FIG. 7 illustrates another exemplary vaporizer configured for smoothvapor delivery;

FIG. 8 illustrates an exemplary vaporizer configured for filtering air;

FIG. 9 illustrates an interface of an exemplary electronic vapor device;

FIG. 10 illustrates another interface of an exemplary electronic vapordevice;

FIG. 11 illustrates several interfaces of an exemplary electronic vapordevice;

FIG. 12 illustrates an exemplary operating environment;

FIG. 13 illustrates another exemplary operating environment;

FIG. 14 illustrates an exemplary operating environment;

FIG. 15 illustrates an example vaporizer apparatus;

FIG. 16 illustrates an exemplary method;

FIG. 17 illustrates an exemplary method;

FIG. 18 illustrates an exemplary method;

FIG. 19 illustrates an exemplary method;

FIG. 20 illustrates an exemplary method; and

FIG. 21 illustrates an exemplary method.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Before the present methods and systems are disclosed and described, itis to be understood that the methods and systems are not limited tospecific methods, specific components, or to particular implementations.It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for thepurpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended tobe limiting.

As used in the specification and the appended claims, the singular forms“a,” “an,” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearlydictates otherwise. Ranges can be expressed herein as from “about” oneparticular value, and/or to “about” another particular value. When sucha range is expressed, another embodiment includes

from the one particular value and/or to the other particular value.Similarly, when values are expressed as approximations, by use of theantecedent “about,” it will be understood that the particular valueforms another embodiment. It will be further understood that theendpoints of each of the ranges are significant both in relation to theother endpoint, and independently of the other endpoint.

“Optional” or “optionally” means that the subsequently described eventor circumstance may or may not occur, and that the description includesinstances where said event or circumstance occurs and instances where itdoes not.

Throughout the description and claims of this specification, the word“comprise” and variations of the word, such as “comprising” and“comprises,” means “including but not limited to,” and is not intendedto exclude, for example, other components, integers or steps.“Exemplary” means “an example of” and is not intended to convey anindication of a preferred or ideal embodiment. “Such as” is not used ina restrictive sense, but for explanatory purposes.

Disclosed are components that can be used to perform the disclosedmethods and systems. These and other components are disclosed herein,and it is understood that when combinations, subsets, interactions,groups, etc. of these components are disclosed that while specificreference of each various individual and collective combinations andpermutation of these may not be explicitly disclosed, each isspecifically contemplated and described herein, for all methods andsystems. This applies to all aspects of this application including, butnot limited to, steps in disclosed methods. Thus, if there are a varietyof additional steps that can be performed it is understood that each ofthese additional steps can be performed with any specific embodiment orcombination of embodiments of the disclosed methods.

The present methods and systems can be understood more readily byreference to the following detailed description of preferred embodimentsand the examples included therein and to the Figures and their previousand following description.

As will be appreciated by one skilled in the art, the methods andsystems may take the form of an entirely hardware embodiment, anentirely software embodiment, or an embodiment combining software andhardware aspects. Furthermore, the methods and systems may take the formof a computer program product on a computer-readable storage mediumhaving computer-readable program instructions (e.g., computer software)embodied in the storage medium. More particularly, the present methodsand systems may take the form of web-implemented computer software. Anysuitable computer-readable storage medium can be utilized including harddisks, CD-ROMs, optical storage devices, or magnetic storage devices.

Embodiments of the methods and systems are described below withreference to block diagrams and flowchart illustrations of methods,systems, apparatuses and computer program products. It will beunderstood that each block of the block diagrams and flowchartillustrations, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams andflowchart illustrations, respectively, can be implemented by computerprogram instructions. These computer program instructions can be loadedonto a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, or otherprogrammable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such thatthe instructions which execute on the computer or other programmabledata processing apparatus create a means for implementing the functionsspecified in the flowchart block or blocks.

These computer program instructions may also be stored in acomputer-readable memory that can direct a computer or otherprogrammable data processing apparatus to function in a particularmanner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readablememory produce an article of manufacture including computer-readableinstructions for implementing the function specified in the flowchartblock or blocks. The computer program instructions may also be loadedonto a computer or other programmable data processing apparatus to causea series of operational steps to be performed on the computer or otherprogrammable apparatus to produce a computer-implemented process suchthat the instructions that execute on the computer or other programmableapparatus provide steps for implementing the functions specified in theflowchart block or blocks.

Accordingly, blocks of the block diagrams and flowchart illustrationssupport combinations of means for performing the specified functions,combinations of steps for performing the specified functions and programinstruction means for performing the specified functions. It will alsobe understood that each block of the block diagrams and flowchartillustrations, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams andflowchart illustrations, can be implemented by special purposehardware-based computer systems that perform the specified functions orsteps, or combinations of special purpose hardware and computerinstructions.

Various aspects are now described with reference to the drawings. In thefollowing description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specificdetails are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding ofone or more aspects. It can be evident, however, that the variousaspects can be practiced without these specific details. In otherinstances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagramform in order to facilitate describing these aspects.

While embodiments of the disclosure are directed to vaporizing devices,it should be appreciated that aspects of the technology can be adaptedby one of ordinary skill to nebulizing devices designed to produce aninhalable mist or aerosol.

In an aspect of the disclosure, an electronic vapor device can be incommunication with at least one other smart device inside a home,entertainment facility, commercial establishment, office environment, orother setting. The smart device may be, or may include, a central homecontroller, an ancillary home device such as a television, thermostat,light switch, clock, stove, or other appliance. One or more of theancillary devices may provide power to the electronic vapor device. Inaddition, one or more of the ancillary devices may transfer data fromthe electronic vapor device to a central system controller. The centralsystem controller may compile user data from the electronic vapor deviceand additional electronic vapor devices, access archival electronicvapor data and generate recommendations and other electronic vapordevice settings. Recommendations may be generated based upon electronicvapor usage patterns and implicit or recommended electronic vapor usage,or other direct or indirect data, which can be utilized to recommendelectronic vapor usage to the end user.

In an aspect, it is not necessary for the electronic vapor device to beregistered with the central system controller. For example, the centralsystem controller may communicate with the electronic vapor device usingany available network address or connection, without ever specificallyidentifying the electronic vapor device. The central system controllermay collect and hold data from the electronic vapor device only for atransient period. For example, the central system controller may receiveuse data from an unregistered electronic vapor device over a timeperiod, analyze the data, generate recommendations or control operationof the electronic vapor device based on the data, and after a designatedperiod of time, automatically purge the data from the system. In thealternative, or in addition, the central system controller may identifythe electronic vapor device and archive gathered data in connection withits identifier, or similarly identify a user and save data inassociation with the user.

The automatic purging may be useful, for example, to maintain anonymityand protect the privacy of the user. For example, a user receiving amedication in the privacy of her home or doctor's office may wish toreduce the risk that any record of her being medicated would fall intothe wrong hands. She may therefore receive the medication via anunregistered electronic vapor device, while receiving all the benefitsof using the central system controller to ensure the dose remains withinspecified parameters. Similar privacy considerations may apply if thevaporizer is used to dispense any substance that some may view withdisapproval for any reason. Apart from privacy concerns, theunregistered and transient features may help make the system easier andmore convenient to use with a variety of vapor devices, and well asreduce memory and other resource requirements.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an exemplary electronic vapor device 100 asdescribed herein. The electronic vapor device 100 can be, for example,an e-cigarette, an e-cigar, an electronic vapor device, a hybridelectronic communication handset coupled/integrated vapor device, arobotic vapor device, a modified vapor device “mod,” a micro-sizedelectronic vapor device, a robotic vapor device, and the like. The vapordevice 100 can comprise any suitable housing for enclosing andprotecting the various components disclosed herein. The vapor device 100can comprise a processor 102. The processor 102 can be, or can comprise,any suitable microprocessor or microcontroller, for example, a low-powerapplication-specific controller (ASIC) and/or a field programmable gatearray (FPGA) designed or programmed specifically for the task ofcontrolling a device as described herein, or a general purpose centralprocessing unit (CPU), for example, one based on 80x86 architecture asdesigned by Intel™ or AMD™, or a system-on-a-chip as designed by ARM™.The processor 102 can be coupled (e.g., communicatively, operatively,etc. . . . ) to auxiliary devices or modules of the vapor device 100using a bus or other coupling. The vapor device 100 can comprise a powersupply 110. The power supply 110 can comprise one or more batteriesand/or other power storage device (e.g., capacitor) and/or a port forconnecting to an external power supply. For example, an external powersupply can supply power to the vapor device 100 and a battery can storeat least a portion of the supplied power. The one or more batteries canbe rechargeable. The one or more batteries can comprise a lithium-ionbattery (including thin film lithium ion batteries), a lithium ionpolymer battery, a nickel-cadmium battery, a nickel metal hydridebattery, a lead-acid battery, combinations thereof, and the like. In anaspect, the power supply 110 can receive power via a power coupling to acase, wherein the vapor device 100 is stored in the case.

The vapor device 100 can comprise a memory device 104 coupled to theprocessor 102. The memory device 104 can comprise a random access memory(RAM) configured for storing program instructions and data for executionor processing by the processor 102 during control of the vapor device100. When the vapor device 100 is powered off or in an inactive state,program instructions and data can be stored in a long-term memory, forexample, a non-volatile magnetic optical, or electronic memory storagedevice (not shown). Either or both of the RAM or the long-term memorycan comprise a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing programinstructions that, when executed by the processor 102, cause the vapordevice 100 to perform all or part of one or more methods and/oroperations described herein. Program instructions can be written in anysuitable high-level language, for example, C, C++, C# or the Java™, andcompiled to produce machine-language code for execution by the processor102.

In an aspect, the vapor device 100 can comprise a network access device106 allowing the vapor device 100 to be coupled to one or more ancillarydevices (not shown) such as via an access point (not shown) of awireless telephone network, local area network, or other coupling to awide area network, for example, the Internet. In that regard, theprocessor 102 can be configured to share data with the one or moreancillary devices via the network access device 106. The shared data cancomprise, for example, usage data and/or operational data of the vapordevice 100, a status of the vapor device 100, a status and/or operatingcondition of one or more the components of the vapor device 100, text tobe used in a message, a product order, payment information, and/or anyother data. Similarly, the processor 102 can be configured to receivecontrol instructions from the one or more ancillary devices via thenetwork access device 106. For example, a configuration of the vapordevice 100, an operation of the vapor device 100, and/or other settingsof the vapor device 100, can be controlled by the one or more ancillarydevices via the network access device 106. For example, an ancillarydevice can comprise a server that can provide various services andanother ancillary device can comprise a smartphone for controllingoperation of the vapor device 100. In some aspects, the smartphone oranother ancillary device can be used as a primary input/output of thevapor device 100 such that data is received by the vapor device 100 fromthe server, transmitted to the smartphone, and output on a display ofthe smartphone. In an aspect, data transmitted to the ancillary devicecan comprise a mixture of vaporizable material and/or instructions torelease vapor. For example, the vapor device 100 can be configured todetermine a need for the release of vapor into the atmosphere. The vapordevice 100 can provide instructions via the network access device 106 toan ancillary device (e.g., another vapor device) to release vapor intothe atmosphere.

In an aspect, data can be shared anonymously. The data can be sharedover a transient data session with an ancillary device. The transientdata session can comprise a session limit. The session limit can bebased on one or more of a number of puffs, a time limit, and a totalquantity of vaporizable material. The data can comprise usage dataand/or a usage profile.

In an aspect, the vapor device 100 can also comprise an input/outputdevice 112 coupled to one or more of the processor 102, the vaporizer108, the network access device 106, and/or any other electroniccomponent of the vapor device 100. Input can be received from a user oranother device and/or output can be provided to a user or another devicevia the input/output device 112. The input/output device 112 cancomprise any combinations of input and/or output devices such asbuttons, knobs, keyboards, touchscreens, displays, light-emittingelements, a speaker, and/or the like. In an aspect, the input/outputdevice 112 can comprise an interface port (not shown) such as a wiredinterface, for example a serial port, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port,an Ethernet port, or other suitable wired connection. The input/outputdevice 112 can comprise a wireless interface (not shown), for example atransceiver using any suitable wireless protocol, for example WiFi (IEEE802.11), Bluetooth®, infrared, or other wireless standard. For example,the input/output device 112 can communicate with a smartphone viaBluetooth® such that the inputs and outputs of the smartphone can beused by the user to interface with the vapor device 100. In an aspect,the input/output device 112 can comprise a user interface. The userinterface user interface can comprise at least one of lighted signallights, gauges, boxes, forms, check marks, avatars, visual images,graphic designs, lists, active calibrations or calculations, 2Dinteractive fractal designs, 3D fractal designs, 2D and/or 3Drepresentations of vapor devices and other interface system functions.

In an aspect, the input/output device 112 can be coupled to an adaptordevice to receive power and/or send/receive data signals from anelectronic device. For example, the input/output device 112 can beconfigured to receive power from the adaptor device and provide thepower to the power supply 120 to recharge one or more batteries. Theinput/output device 112 can exchange data signals received from theadaptor device with the processor 102 to cause the processor to executeone or more functions.

In an aspect, the input/output device 112 can comprise a touchscreeninterface and/or a biometric interface. For example, the input/outputdevice 112 can include controls that allow the user to interact with andinput information and commands to the vapor device 100. For example,with respect to the embodiments described herein, the input/outputdevice 112 can comprise a touch screen display. The input/output device112 can be configured to provide the content of the exemplary screenshots shown herein, which are presented to the user via thefunctionality of a display. User inputs to the touch screen display areprocessed by, for example, the input/output device 112 and/or theprocessor 102. The input/output device 112 can also be configured toprocess new content and communications to the system 100. The touchscreen display can provide controls and menu selections, and processcommands and requests. Application and content objects can be providedby the touch screen display. The input/output device 112 and/or theprocessor 102 can receive and interpret commands and other inputs,interface with the other components of the vapor device 100 as required.In an aspect, the touch screen display can enable a user to lock,unlock, or partially unlock or lock, the vapor device 100. The vapordevice 100 can be transitioned from an idle and locked state into anopen state by, for example, moving or dragging an icon on the screen ofthe vapor device 100, entering in a password/passcode, and the like. Theinput/output device 112 can thus display information to a user such as apuff count, an amount of vaporizable material remaining in the container110, battery remaining, signal strength, combinations thereof, and thelike.

In an aspect, the input/output device 112 can comprise an audio userinterface. A microphone can be configured to receive audio signals andrelay the audio signals to the input/output device 112. The audio userinterface can be any interface that is responsive to voice or otheraudio commands. The audio user interface can be configured to cause anaction, activate a function, etc, by the vapor device 100 (or anotherdevice) based on a received voice (or other audio) command. The audiouser interface can be deployed directly on the vapor device 100 and/orvia other electronic devices (e.g., electronic communication devicessuch as a smartphone, a smart watch, a tablet, a laptop, a dedicatedaudio user interface device, and the like). The audio user interface canbe used to control the functionality of the vapor device 100. Suchfunctionality can comprise, but is not limited to, custom mixing ofvaporizable material (e.g., eLiquids) and/or ordering custom madeeLiquid combinations via an eCommerce service (e.g., specifications of auser's custom flavor mix can be transmitted to an eCommerce service, sothat an eLiquid provider can mix a custom eLiquid cartridge for theuser). The user can then reorder the custom flavor mix anytime or evensend it to friends as a present, all via the audio user interface. Theuser can also send via voice command a mixing recipe to other users. Theother users can utilize the mixing recipe (e.g., via an electronic vapordevice having multiple chambers for eLiquid) to sample the same mix viaan auto-order to the other users' devices to create the received mixingrecipe. A custom mix can be given a title by a user and/or can bedefined by parts (e.g., one part liquid A and two parts liquid B). Theaudio user interface can also be utilized to create and send a custommessage to other users, to join eVapor clubs, to receive eVapor chartinformation, and to conduct a wide range of social networking, locationservices and eCommerce activities. The audio user interface can besecured via a password (e.g., audio password) which features at leastone of tone recognition, other voice quality recognition and, in oneaspect, can utilize at least one special cadence as part of the audiopassword.

The input/output device 112 can be configured to interface with otherdevices, for example, exercise equipment, computing equipment,communications devices and/or other vapor devices, for example, via aphysical or wireless connection. The input/output device 112 can thusexchange data with the other equipment. A user may sync their vapordevice 100 to other devices, via programming attributes such as mutualdynamic link library (DLL) ‘hooks’. This enables a smooth exchange ofdata between devices, as can a web interface between devices. Theinput/output device 112 can be used to upload one or more profiles tothe other devices. Using exercise equipment as an example, the one ormore profiles can comprise data such as workout routine data (e.g.,timing, distance, settings, heart rate, etc. . . . ) and vaping data(e.g., eLiquid mixture recipes, supplements, vaping timing, etc. . . .). Data from usage of previous exercise sessions can be archived andshared with new electronic vapor devices and/or new exercise equipmentso that history and preferences may remain continuous and provide forsimplified device settings, default settings, and recommended settingsbased upon the synthesis of current and archival data.

In an aspect, the vapor device 100 can comprise a vaporizer 108. Thevaporizer 108 can be coupled to one or more containers 110. Each of theone or more containers 110 can be configured to hold one or morevaporizable or non-vaporizable materials. The vaporizer 108 can receivethe one or more vaporizable or non-vaporizable materials from the one ormore containers 110 and heat the one or more vaporizable ornon-vaporizable materials until the one or more vaporizable ornon-vaporizable materials achieve a vapor state. In various embodiments,instead of heating the one or more vaporizable or non-vaporizablematerials, the vaporizer 108 can nebulize or otherwise cause the one ormore vaporizable or non-vaporizable materials in the one or morecontainers 110 to reduce in size into particulates. In variousembodiments, the one or more containers 110 can comprise a compressedliquid that can be released to the vaporizer 108 via a valve or anothermechanism. In various embodiments, the one or more containers 110 cancomprise a wick (not shown) through which the one or more vaporizable ornon-vaporizable materials is drawn to the vaporizer 108. The one or morecontainers 110 can be made of any suitable structural material, such as,an organic polymer, metal, ceramic, composite, or glass material. In anaspect, the vaporizable material can comprise one or more of, aPropylene Glycol (PG) based liquid, a Vegetable Glycerin (VG) basedliquid, a water based liquid, combinations thereof, and the like. In anaspect, the vaporizable material can comprise Tetrahydrocannabinol(THC), Cannabidiol (CBD), cannabinol (CBN), combinations thereof, andthe like. In a further aspect, the vaporizable material can comprise anextract from duboisia hopwoodii.

In an aspect, the vapor device 100 can comprise a mixing element 122.The mixing element 122 can be coupled to the processor 102 to receiveone or more control signals. The one or more control signals caninstruct the mixing element 122 to withdraw specific amounts of fluidfrom the one or more containers 110. The mixing element can, in responseto a control signal from the processor 102, withdraw select quantitiesof vaporizable material in order to create a customized mixture ofdifferent types of vaporizable material. The liquid withdrawn by themixing element 122 can be provided to the vaporizer 108.

The vapor device 100 may include a plurality of valves, wherein arespective one of the valves is interposed between the vaporizer 108 anda corresponding one of outlet 114 and/or outlet 124 (e.g., one or moreinlets of flexible tubes). Each of the valves may control a flow ratethrough a respective one of the flexible tubes. For example, each of theplurality of valves may include a lumen of adjustable effective diameterfor controlling a rate of vapor flow there through. The assembly mayinclude an actuator, for example a motor, configured to independentlyadjust respective ones of the valves under control of the processor. Theactuator may include a handle or the like to permit manual valveadjustment by the user. The motor or actuator can be coupled to auniform flange or rotating spindle coupled to the valves and configuredfor controlling the flow of vapor through each of the valves. Each ofthe valves can be adjusted so that each of the flexible tubesaccommodate the same (equal) rate of vapor flow, or different rates offlow. The processor 102 can be configured to determine settings for therespective ones of the valves each based on at least one of: a selecteduser preference or an amount of suction applied to a corresponding oneof the flexible tubes. A user preference can be determined by theprocessor 102 based on a user input, which can be electrical ormechanical. An electrical input can be provided, for example, by atouchscreen, keypad, switch, or potentiometer (e.g., the input/output112). A mechanical input can be provided, for example, by applyingsuction to a mouthpiece of a tube, turning a valve handle, or moving agate piece.

The vapor device 100 may further include at least one light-emittingelement positioned on or near each of the outlet 114 and/or the outlet124 (e.g., flexible tubes) and configured to illuminate in response tosuction applied to the outlet 114 and/or the outlet 124. At least one ofan intensity of illumination or a pattern of alternating between anilluminated state and a non-illuminated state can be adjusted based onan amount of suction. One or more of the at least one light-emittingelement, or another light-emitting element, may illuminate based on anamount of vaporizable material available. For example, at least one ofan intensity of illumination or a pattern of alternating between anilluminated state and a non-illuminated state can be adjusted based onan amount of the vaporizable material within the vapor device 100. Insome aspects, the vapor device 100 may include at least twolight-emitting elements positioned on each of the outlet 114 and/or theoutlet 124. Each of the at least two light-emitting elements may includea first light-emitting element and an outer light-emitting elementpositioned nearer the end of the outlet 114 and/or the outlet 124 thanthe first light-emitting element. Illumination of the at least twolight-emitting elements may indicate a direction of a flow of vapor.

In an aspect, input from the input/output device 112 can be used by theprocessor 102 to cause the vaporizer 108 to vaporize the one or morevaporizable or non-vaporizable materials. For example, a user candepress a button, causing the vaporizer 108 to start vaporizing the oneor more vaporizable or non-vaporizable materials. A user can then drawon an outlet 114 to inhale the vapor. In various aspects, the processor102 can control vapor production and flow to the outlet 114 based ondata detected by a flow sensor 116. For example, as a user draws on theoutlet 114, the flow sensor 116 can detect the resultant pressure andprovide a signal to the processor 102. In response, the processor 102can cause the vaporizer 108 to begin vaporizing the one or morevaporizable or non-vaporizable materials, terminate vaporizing the oneor more vaporizable or non-vaporizable materials, and/or otherwiseadjust a rate of vaporization of the one or more vaporizable ornon-vaporizable materials. In another aspect, the vapor can exit thevapor device 100 through an outlet 124. The outlet 124 differs from theoutlet 114 in that the outlet 124 can be configured to distribute thevapor into the local atmosphere, rather than being inhaled by a user. Inan aspect, vapor exiting the outlet 124 can be at least one of aromatic,medicinal, recreational, and/or wellness related. In an aspect, thevapor device 100 can comprise any number of outlets. In an aspect, theoutlet 114 and/or the outlet 124 can comprise at least one flexibletube. For example, a lumen of the at least one flexible tube can be influid communication with one or more components (e.g., a firstcontainer) of the vapor device 100 to provide vapor to a user. In moredetailed aspects, the at least one flexible tube may include at leasttwo flexible tubes. Accordingly, the vapor device 100 may furtherinclude a second container configured to receive a second vaporizablematerial such that a first flexible tube can receive vapor from thefirst vaporizable material and a second flexible tube receive vapor fromthe second vaporizable material. For example, the at least two flexibletubes can be in fluid communication with the first container and withsecond container. The vapor device 100 may include an electrical ormechanical sensor configured to sense a pressure level, and thereforesuction, in an interior of the flexible tube. Application of suction mayactivate the vapor device 100 and cause vapor to flow.

In another aspect, the vapor device 100 can comprise a piezoelectricdispersing element. In some aspects, the piezoelectric dispersingelement can be charged by a battery, and can be driven by a processor ona circuit board. The circuit board can be produced using a polyimidesuch as Kapton, or other suitable material. The piezoelectric dispersingelement can comprise a thin metal disc which causes dispersion of thefluid fed into the dispersing element via the wick or other soaked pieceof organic material through vibration. Once in contact with thepiezoelectric dispersing element, the vaporizable material (e.g., fluid)can be vaporized (e.g., turned into vapor or mist) and the vapor can bedispersed via a system pump and/or a sucking action of the user. In someaspects, the piezoelectric dispersing element can cause dispersion ofthe vaporizable material by producing ultrasonic vibrations. An electricfield applied to a piezoelectric material within the piezoelectricelement can cause ultrasonic expansion and contraction of thepiezoelectric material, resulting in ultrasonic vibrations to the disc.The ultrasonic vibrations can cause the vaporizable material todisperse, thus forming a vapor or mist from the vaporizable material.

In some aspects, the connection between a power supply and thepiezoelectric dispersing element can be facilitated using one or moreconductive coils. The conductive coils can provide an ultrasonic powerinput to the piezoelectric dispersing element. For example, the signalcarried by the coil can have a frequency of approximately 107.8 kHz. Insome aspects, the piezoelectric dispersing element can comprise apiezoelectric dispersing element that can receive the ultrasonic signaltransmitted from the power supply through the coils, and can causevaporization of the vaporizable liquid by producing ultrasonicvibrations. An ultrasonic electric field applied to a piezoelectricmaterial within the piezoelectric element causes ultrasonic expansionand contraction of the piezoelectric material, resulting in ultrasonicvibrations according to the frequency of the signal. The vaporizableliquid can be vibrated by the ultrasonic energy produced by thepiezoelectric dispersing element, thus causing dispersal and/oratomization of the liquid. In an aspect, the vapor device 100 can beconfigured to permit a user to select between using a heating element ofthe vaporizer 108 or the piezoelectric dispersing element. In anotheraspect, the vapor device 100 can be configured to permit a user toutilize both a heating element of the vaporizer 108 and thepiezoelectric dispersing element.

In an aspect, the vapor device 100 can comprise a heating casing 126.The heating casing 126 can enclose one or more of the container 110, thevaporizer 108, and/or the outlet 114. In a further aspect, the heatingcasing 126 can enclose one or more components that make up the container110, the vaporizer 108, and/or the outlet 114. The heating casing 126can be made of ceramic, metal, and/or porcelain. The heating casing 126can have varying thickness. In an aspect, the heating casing 126 can becoupled to the power supply 120 to receive power to heat the heatingcasing 126. In another aspect, the heating casing 126 can be coupled tothe vaporizer 108 to heat the heating casing 126. In another aspect, theheating casing 126 can serve an insulation role.

In an aspect, the vapor device 100 can comprise a filtration element128. The filtration element 128 can be configured to remove (e.g.,filter, purify, etc) contaminants from air entering the vapor device100. The filtration element 128 can optionally comprise a fan 130 toassist in delivering air to the filtration element 128. The vapor device100 can be configured to intake air into the filtration element 128,filter the air, and pass the filtered air to the vaporizer 108 for usein vaporizing the one or more vaporizable or non-vaporizable materials.In another aspect, the vapor device 100 can be configured to intake airinto the filtration element 128, filter the air, and bypass thevaporizer 108 by passing the filtered air directly to the outlet 114 forinhalation by a user.

In an aspect, the filtration element 128 can comprise cotton, polymer,wool, satin, meta materials and the like. The filtration element 128 cancomprise a filter material that at least one airborne particle and/orundesired gas by a mechanical mechanism, an electrical mechanism, and/ora chemical mechanism. The filter material can comprise one or morepieces of a filter fabric that can filter out one or more airborneparticles and/or gasses. The filter fabric can be a woven and/ornon-woven material. The filter fabric can be made from natural fibers(e.g., cotton, wool, etc.) and/or from synthetic fibers (e.g.,polyester, nylon, polypropylene, etc.). The thickness of the filterfabric can be varied depending on the desired filter efficiencies and/orthe region of the apparel where the filter fabric is to be used. Thefilter fabric can be designed to filter airborne particles and/or gassesby mechanical mechanisms (e.g., weave density), by electrical mechanisms(e.g., charged fibers, charged metals, etc.), and/or by chemicalmechanisms (e.g., absorptive charcoal particles, adsorptive materials,etc.). In as aspect, the filter material can comprise electricallycharged fibers such as, but not limited to, FILTRETE by 3M. In anotheraspect, the filter material can comprise a high density material similarto material used for medical masks which are used by medical personnelin doctors' offices, hospitals, and the like. In an aspect, the filtermaterial can be treated with an anti-bacterial solution and/or otherwisemade from anti-bacterial materials. In another aspect, the filtrationelement 128 can comprise electrostatic plates, ultraviolet light, a HEPAfilter, combinations thereof, and the like.

In an aspect, the vapor device 100 can comprise a cooling element 132.The cooling element 132 can be configured to cool vapor exiting thevaporizer 108 prior to passing through the outlet 114. The coolingelement 132 can cool vapor by utilizing air or space within the vapordevice 100. The air used by the cooling element 132 can be either static(existing in the vapor device 100) or drawn into an intake and throughthe cooling element 132 and the vapor device 100. The intake cancomprise various pumping, pressure, fan, or other intake systems fordrawing air into the cooling element 132. In an aspect, the coolingelement 132 can reside separately or can be integrated the vaporizer108. The cooling element 132 can be a single cooled electronic elementwithin a tube or space and/or the cooling element 132 can be configuredas a series of coils or as a grid like structure. The materials for thecooling element 132 can be metal, liquid, polymer, natural substance,synthetic substance, air, or any combination thereof. The coolingelement 132 can be powered by the power supply 120, by a separatebattery (not shown), or other power source (not shown) including the useof excess heat energy created by the vaporizer 108 being converted toenergy used for cooling by virtue of a small turbine or pressure systemto convert the energy. Heat differentials between the vaporizer 108 andthe cooling element 132 can also be converted to energy utilizingcommonly known geothermal energy principles.

In an aspect, the vapor device 100 can comprise a magnetic element 134.For example, the magnetic element 134 can comprise an electromagnet, aceramic magnet, a ferrite magnet, and/or the like. The magnetic element134 can be configured to apply a magnetic field to air as it is broughtinto the vapor device 100, in the vaporizer 108, and/or as vapor exitsthe outlet 114.

The input/output device 112 can be used to select whether vapor exitingthe outlet 114 should be cooled or not cooled and/or heated or notheated and/or magnetized or not magnetized. For example, a user can usethe input/output device 112 to selectively cool vapor at times and notcool vapor at other times. The user can use the input/output device 112to selectively heat vapor at times and not heat vapor at other times.The user can use the input/output device 112 to selectively magnetizevapor at times and not magnetize vapor at other times. The user canfurther use the input/output device 112 to select a desired smoothness,temperature, and/or range of temperatures. The user can adjust thetemperature of the vapor by selecting or clicking on a clickable settingon a part of the vapor device 100. The user can use, for example, agraphical user interface (GUI) or a mechanical input enabled by virtueof clicking a rotational mechanism at either end of the vapor device100.

In an aspect, cooling control can be set within the vapor device 100settings via the processor 102 and system software (e.g., dynamic linkedlibraries). The memory 104 can store settings. Suggestions and remotesettings can be communicated to and/or from the vapor device 100 via theinput/output device 112 and/or the network access device 106. Cooling ofthe vapor can be set and calibrated between heating and coolingmechanisms to what is deemed an ideal temperature by the manufacturer ofthe vapor device 100 for the vaporizable material. For example, atemperature can be set such that resultant vapor delivers the coolestfeeling to the average user but does not present any health risk to theuser by virtue of the vapor being too cold, including the potential forrapid expansion of cooled vapor within the lungs and the damaging oftissue by vapor which has been cooled to a temperature which may causefrostbite like symptoms.

In an aspect, the vapor device 100 can be configured to receive air,smoke, vapor or other material and analyze the contents of the air,smoke, vapor or other material using one or more sensors 136 in order toat least one of analyze, classify, compare, validate, refute, and/orcatalogue the same. A result of the analysis can be, for example, anidentification of at least one of medical, recreational, homeopathic,olfactory elements, spices, other cooking ingredients, ingredientsanalysis from food products, fuel analysis, pharmaceutical analysis,genetic modification testing analysis, dating, fossil and/or relicanalysis and the like. The vapor device 100 can pass utilize, forexample, mass spectrometry, PH testing, genetic testing, particle and/orcellular testing, sensor based testing and other diagnostic and wellnesstesting either via locally available components or by transmitting datato a remote system for analysis.

In an aspect, a user can create a custom scent by using the vapor device100 to intake air elements, where the vapor device 100 (or third-partynetworked device) analyzes the olfactory elements and/or biologicalelements within the sample and then formulates a replica scent withinthe vapor device 100 (or third-party networked device) that can beaccessed by the user instantly, at a later date, with the ability topurchase this custom scent from a networked ecommerce portal.

In another aspect, the one or more sensors 136 can be configured tosense negative environmental conditions (e.g., adverse weather, smoke,fire, chemicals (e.g., such as CO2 or formaldehyde), adverse pollution,and/or disease outbreaks, and the like). The one or more sensors 136 cancomprise one or more of, a biochemical/chemical sensor, a thermalsensor, a radiation sensor, a mechanical sensor, an optical sensor, amechanical sensor, a magnetic sensor, an electrical sensor, combinationsthereof and the like. The biochemical/chemical sensor can be configuredto detect one or more biochemical/chemicals causing a negativeenvironmental condition such as, but not limited to, smoke, a vapor, agas, a liquid, a solid, an odor, combinations thereof, and/or the like.The biochemical/chemical sensor can comprise one or more of a massspectrometer, a conducting/nonconducting regions sensor, a SAW sensor, aquartz microbalance sensor, a conductive composite sensor, achemiresitor, a metal oxide gas sensor, an organic gas sensor, a MOSFET,a piezoelectric device, an infrared sensor, a sintered metal oxidesensor, a Pd-gate MOSFET, a metal FET structure, a electrochemical cell,a conducting polymer sensor, a catalytic gas sensor, an organicsemiconducting gas sensor, a solid electrolyte gas sensors, apiezoelectric quartz crystal sensor, and/or combinations thereof.

The thermal sensor can be configured to detect temperature, heat, heatflow, entropy, heat capacity, combinations thereof, and the like.Exemplary thermal sensors include, but are not limited to,thermocouples, such as a semiconducting thermocouples, noisethermometry, thermoswitches, thermistors, metal thermoresistors,semiconducting thermoresistors, thermodiodes, thermotransistors,calorimeters, thermometers, indicators, and fiber optics.

The radiation sensor can be configured to detect gamma rays, X-rays,ultra-violet rays, visible, infrared, microwaves and radio waves.Exemplary radiation sensors include, but are not limited to, nuclearradiation microsensors, such as scintillation counters and solid statedetectors, ultra-violet, visible and near infrared radiationmicrosensors, such as photoconductive cells, photodiodes,phototransistors, infrared radiation microsensors, such asphotoconductive IR sensors and pyroelectric sensors.

The optical sensor can be configured to detect visible, near infrared,and infrared waves. The mechanical sensor can be configured to detectdisplacement, velocity, acceleration, force, torque, pressure, mass,flow, acoustic wavelength, and amplitude. Exemplary mechanical sensorsinclude, but are not limited to, displacement microsensors, capacitiveand inductive displacement sensors, optical displacement sensors,ultrasonic displacement sensors, pyroelectric, velocity and flowmicrosensors, transistor flow microsensors, acceleration microsensors,piezoresistive microaccelerometers, force, pressure and strainmicrosensors, and piezoelectric crystal sensors. The magnetic sensor canbe configured to detect magnetic field, flux, magnetic moment,magnetization, and magnetic permeability. The electrical sensor can beconfigured to detect charge, current, voltage, resistance, conductance,capacitance, inductance, dielectric permittivity, polarization andfrequency.

Upon sensing a negative environmental condition, the one or more sensors122 can provide data to the processor 102 to determine the nature of thenegative environmental condition and to generate/transmit one or morealerts based on the negative environmental condition. The one or morealerts can be deployed to the vapor device 100 user's wireless deviceand/or synced accounts. For example, the network device access device106 can be used to transmit the one or more alerts directly (e.g., viaBluetooth®) to a user's smartphone to provide information to the user.In another aspect, the network access device 106 can be used to transmitsensed information and/or the one or more alerts to a remote server foruse in syncing one or more other devices used by the user (e.g., othervapor devices, other electronic devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops,etc. . . . ). In another aspect, the one or more alerts can be providedto the user of the vapor device 100 via vibrations, audio, colors, andthe like deployed from the mask, for example through the input/outputdevice 112. For example, the input/output device 112 can comprise asmall vibrating motor to alert the user to one or more sensed conditionsvia tactile sensation. In another example, the input/output device 112can comprise one or more LED's of various colors to provide visualinformation to the user. In another example, the input/output device 112can comprise one or more speakers that can provide audio information tothe user. For example, various patterns of beeps, sounds, and/or voicerecordings can be utilized to provide the audio information to the user.In another example, the input/output device 112 can comprise an LCDscreen/touchscreen that provides a summary and/or detailed informationregarding the negative environmental condition and/or the one or morealerts.

In another aspect, upon sensing a negative environmental condition, theone or more sensors 136 can provide data to the processor 102 todetermine the nature of the negative environmental condition and toprovide a recommendation for mitigating and/or to actively mitigate thenegative environmental condition. Mitigating the negative environmentalconditions can comprise, for example, applying a filtration system, afan, a fire suppression system, engaging a HVAC system, and/or one ormore vaporizable and/or non-vaporizable materials. The processor 102 canaccess a database stored in the memory device 104 to make such adetermination or the network device 106 can be used to requestinformation from a server to verify the sensor findings. In an aspect,the server can provide an analysis service to the vapor device 100. Forexample, the server can analyze data sent by the vapor device 100 basedon a reading from the one or more sensors 136. The server can determineand transmit one or more recommendations to the vapor device 100 tomitigate the sensed negative environmental condition. The vapor device100 can use the one or more recommendations to activate a filtrationsystem, a fan, a fire suppression system engaging a HVAC system, and/orto vaporize one or more vaporizable or non-vaporizable materials toassist in countering effects from the negative environmental condition.

In an aspect, the vapor device 100 can comprise a global positioningsystem (GPS) unit 118. The GPS 118 can detect a current location of thedevice 100. In some aspects, a user can request access to one or moreservices that rely on a current location of the user. For example, theprocessor 102 can receive location data from the GPS 118, convert it tousable data, and transmit the usable data to the one or more servicesvia the network access device 106. GPS unit 118 can receive positioninformation from a constellation of satellites operated by the U.S.Department of Defense. Alternately, the GPS unit 118 can be a GLONASSreceiver operated by the Russian Federation Ministry of Defense, or anyother positioning device capable of providing accurate locationinformation (for example, LORAN, inertial navigation, and the like). TheGPS unit 118 can contain additional logic, either software, hardware orboth to receive the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) signals,operated by the Federal Aviation Administration, to correct ditheringerrors and provide the most accurate location possible. Overall accuracyof the positioning equipment subsystem containing WAAS is generally inthe two meter range.

FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary vaporizer 200. The vaporizer 200 can be,for example, an e-cigarette, an e-cigar, an electronic vapor device, ahybrid electronic communication handset coupled/integrated vapor device,a robotic vapor device, a modified vapor device “mod,” a micro-sizedelectronic vapor device, a robotic vapor device, and the like. Thevaporizer 200 can be used internally of the vapor device 100 or can be aseparate device. For example, the vaporizer 200 can be used in place ofthe vaporizer 108.

The vaporizer 200 can comprise or be coupled to one or more containers202 containing a vaporizable material, for example a fluid. For example,coupling between the vaporizer 200 and the one or more containers 202can be via a wick 204, via a valve, or by some other structure. Couplingcan operate independently of gravity, such as by capillary action orpressure drop through a valve. The vaporizer 200 can be configured tovaporize the vaporizable material from the one or more containers 202 atcontrolled rates in response to mechanical input from a component of thevapor device 100, and/or in response to control signals from theprocessor 102 or another component. Vaporizable material (e.g., fluid)can be supplied by one or more replaceable cartridges 206. In an aspectthe vaporizable material can comprise aromatic elements. In an aspect,the aromatic elements can be medicinal, recreational, and/or wellnessrelated. The aromatic element can include, but is not limited to, atleast one of lavender or other floral aromatic eLiquids, mint, menthol,herbal soil or geologic, plant based, name brand perfumes, custom mixedperfume formulated inside the vapor device 100 and aromas constructed toreplicate the smell of different geographic places, conditions, and/oroccurrences. For example, the smell of places may include specific orgeneral sports venues, well known travel destinations, the mix of one'sown personal space or home. The smell of conditions may include, forexample, the smell of a pet, a baby, a season, a general environment(e.g., a forest), a new car, a sexual nature (e.g., musk, pheromones,etc. . . . ). The one or more replaceable cartridges 206 can contain thevaporizable material. If the vaporizable material is liquid, thecartridge can comprise the wick 204 to aid in transporting the liquid toa mixing chamber 208. In the alternative, some other transport mode canbe used. Each of the one or more replaceable cartridges 206 can beconfigured to fit inside and engage removably with a receptacle (such asthe container 202 and/or a secondary container) of the vapor device 100.In an alternative, or in addition, one or more fluid containers 210 canbe fixed in the vapor device 100 and configured to be refillable. In anaspect, one or more materials can be vaporized at a single time by thevaporizer 200. For example, some material can be vaporized and drawnthrough an exhaust port 212 and/or some material can be vaporized andexhausted via a smoke simulator outlet (not shown).

The mixing chamber 208 can also receive an amount of one or morecompounds (e.g., vaporizable material) to be vaporized. For example, theprocessor 102 can determine a first amount of a first compound anddetermine a second amount of a second compound. The processor 102 cancause the withdrawal of the first amount of the first compound from afirst container into the mixing chamber and the second amount of thesecond compound from a second container into the mixing chamber. Theprocessor 102 can also determine a target dose of the first compound,determine a vaporization ratio of the first compound and the secondcompound based on the target dose, determine the first amount of thefirst compound based on the vaporization ratio, determine the secondamount of the second compound based on the vaporization ratio, and causethe withdrawal of the first amount of the first compound into the mixingchamber, and the withdrawal of the second amount of the second compoundinto the mixing chamber.

The processor 102 can also determine a target dose of the firstcompound, determine a vaporization ratio of the first compound and thesecond compound based on the target dose, determine the first amount ofthe first compound based on the vaporization ratio, and determine thesecond amount of the second compound based on the vaporization ratio.After expelling the vapor through an exhaust port for inhalation by auser, the processor 102 can determine that a cumulative dose isapproaching the target dose and reduce the vaporization ratio. In anaspect, one or more of the vaporization ratio, the target dose, and/orthe cumulative dose can be determined remotely and transmitted to thevapor device 100 for use.

In operation, a heating element 214 can vaporize or nebulize thevaporizable material in the mixing chamber 208, producing an inhalablevapor/mist that can be expelled via the exhaust port 212. In an aspect,the heating element 214 can comprise a heater coupled to the wick (or aheated wick) 204 operatively coupled to (for example, in fluidcommunication with) the mixing chamber 210. The heating element 214 cancomprise a nickel-chromium wire or the like, with a temperature sensor(not shown) such as a thermistor or thermocouple. Within definablelimits, by controlling power to the wick 204, a rate of vaporization canbe independently controlled. A multiplexer 216 can receive power fromany suitable source and exchange data signals with a processor, forexample, the processor 102 of the vapor device 100, for control of thevaporizer 200. At a minimum, control can be provided between no power(off state) and one or more powered states. Other control mechanisms canalso be suitable.

In another aspect, the vaporizer 200 can comprise a piezoelectricdispersing element. In some aspects, the piezoelectric dispersingelement can be charged by a battery, and can be driven by a processor ona circuit board. The circuit board can be produced using a polyimidesuch as Kapton, or other suitable material. The piezoelectric dispersingelement can comprise a thin metal disc which causes dispersion of thefluid fed into the dispersing element via the wick or other soaked pieceof organic material through vibration. Once in contact with thepiezoelectric dispersing element, the vaporizable material (e.g., fluid)can be vaporized (e.g., turned into vapor or mist) and the vapor can bedispersed via a system pump and/or a sucking action of the user. In someaspects, the piezoelectric dispersing element can cause dispersion ofthe vaporizable material by producing ultrasonic vibrations. An electricfield applied to a piezoelectric material within the piezoelectricelement can cause ultrasonic expansion and contraction of thepiezoelectric material, resulting in ultrasonic vibrations to the disc.The ultrasonic vibrations can cause the vaporizable material todisperse, thus forming a vapor or mist from the vaporizable material.

In an aspect, the vaporizer 200 can be configured to permit a user toselect between using the heating element 214 or the piezoelectricdispersing element. In another aspect, the vaporizer 200 can beconfigured to permit a user to utilize both the heating element 214 andthe piezoelectric dispersing element.

In some aspects, the connection between a power supply and thepiezoelectric dispersing element can be facilitated using one or moreconductive coils. The conductive coils can provide an ultrasonic powerinput to the piezoelectric dispersing element. For example, the signalcarried by the coil can have a frequency of approximately 107.8 kHz. Insome aspects, the piezoelectric dispersing element can comprise apiezoelectric dispersing element that can receive the ultrasonic signaltransmitted from the power supply through the coils, and can causevaporization of the vaporizable liquid by producing ultrasonicvibrations. An ultrasonic electric field applied to a piezoelectricmaterial within the piezoelectric element causes ultrasonic expansionand contraction of the piezoelectric material, resulting in ultrasonicvibrations according to the frequency of the signal. The vaporizableliquid can be vibrated by the ultrasonic energy produced by thepiezoelectric dispersing element, thus causing dispersal and/oratomization of the liquid.

FIG. 3 illustrates a vaporizer 300 that comprises the elements of thevaporizer 200 with two containers 202 a and 202 b containing avaporizable material, for example a fluid or a solid. In an aspect, thefluid can be the same fluid in both containers or the fluid can bedifferent in each container. In an aspect the fluid can comprisearomatic elements. The aromatic element can include, but is not limitedto, at least one of lavender or other floral aromatic eLiquids, mint,menthol, herbal soil or geologic, plant based, name brand perfumes,custom mixed perfume formulated inside the vapor device 100 and aromasconstructed to replicate the smell of different geographic places,conditions, and/or occurrences. For example, the smell of places mayinclude specific or general sports venues, well known traveldestinations, the mix of one's own personal space or home. The smell ofconditions may include, for example, the smell of a pet, a baby, aseason, a general environment (e.g., a forest), a new car, a sexualnature (e.g., musk, pheromones, etc. . . . ). Coupling between thevaporizer 200 and the container 202 a and the container 202 b can be viaa wick 204 a and a wick 204 b, respectively, via a valve, or by someother structure. Coupling can operate independently of gravity, such asby capillary action or pressure drop through a valve. The vaporizer 300can be configured to mix in varying proportions the fluids contained inthe container 202 a and the container 202 b and vaporize the mixture atcontrolled rates in response to mechanical input from a component of thevapor device 100, and/or in response to control signals from theprocessor 102 or another component. For example, based on a vaporizationratio. In an aspect, a mixing element 302 can be coupled to thecontainer 202 a and the container 202 b. The mixing element can, inresponse to a control signal from the processor 102, withdraw selectquantities of vaporizable material in order to create a customizedmixture of different types of vaporizable material. Vaporizable material(e.g., fluid) can be supplied by one or more replaceable cartridges 206a and 206 b. The one or more replaceable cartridges 206 a and 206 b cancontain a vaporizable material. If the vaporizable material is liquid,the cartridge can comprise the wick 204 a or 204 b to aid intransporting the liquid to a mixing chamber 208. In the alternative,some other transport mode can be used. Each of the one or morereplaceable cartridges 206 a and 206 b can be configured to fit insideand engage removably with a receptacle (such as the container 202 a orthe container 202 b and/or a secondary container) of the vapor device100. In an alternative, or in addition, one or more fluid containers 210a and 210 b can be fixed in the vapor device 100 and configured to berefillable. In an aspect, one or more materials can be vaporized at asingle time by the vaporizer 300. For example, some material can bevaporized and drawn through an exhaust port 212 and/or some material canbe vaporized and exhausted via a smoke simulator outlet (not shown).

FIG. 4 illustrates a vaporizer 200 that comprises the elements of thevaporizer 200 with a heating casing 402. The heating casing 402 canenclose the heating element 214 or can be adjacent to the heatingelement 214. The heating casing 402 is illustrated with dashed lines,indicating components contained therein. The heating casing 402 can bemade of ceramic, metal, and/or porcelain. The heating casing 402 canhave varying thickness. In an aspect, the heating casing 402 can becoupled to the multiplexer 216 to receive power to heat the heatingcasing 402. In another aspect, the heating casing 402 can be coupled tothe heating element 214 to heat the heating casing 402. In anotheraspect, the heating casing 402 can serve an insulation role.

FIG. 5 illustrates the vaporizer 200 of FIG. 2 and FIG. 4, butillustrates the heating casing 402 with solid lines, indicatingcomponents contained therein. Other placements of the heating casing 402are contemplated. For example, the heating casing 402 can be placedafter the heating element 214 and/or the mixing chamber 208.

FIG. 6 illustrates a vaporizer 600 that comprises the elements of thevaporizer 200 of FIG. 2 and FIG. 4, with the addition of a coolingelement 602. The vaporizer 600 can optionally comprise the heatingcasing 402. The cooling element 602 can comprise one or more of apowered cooling element, a cooling air system, and/or or a cooling fluidsystem. The cooling element 602 can be self-powered, co-powered, ordirectly powered by a battery and/or charging system within the vapordevice 100 (e.g., the power supply 120). In an aspect, the coolingelement 602 can comprise an electrically connected conductive coil,grating, and/or other design to efficiently distribute cooling to the atleast one of the vaporized and/or non-vaporized air. For example, thecooling element 602 can be configured to cool air as it is brought intothe vaporizer 600/mixing chamber 208 and/or to cool vapor after it exitsthe mixing chamber 208. The cooling element 602 can be deployed suchthat the cooling element 602 is surrounded by the heated casing 402and/or the heating element 214. In another aspect, the heated casing 402and/or the heating element 214 can be surrounded by the cooling element602. The cooling element 602 can utilize at least one of cooled air,cooled liquid, and/or cooled matter.

In an aspect, the cooling element 602 can be a coil of any suitablelength and can reside proximate to the inhalation point of the vapor(e.g., the exhaust port 212). The temperature of the air is reduced asit travels through the cooling element 602. In an aspect, the coolingelement 602 can comprise any structure that accomplishes a coolingeffect. For example, the cooling element 602 can be replaced with ascreen with a mesh or grid-like structure, a conical structure, and/or aseries of cooling airlocks, either stationary or opening, in aperiscopic/telescopic manner. The cooling element 602 can be any shapeand/or can take multiple forms capable of cooling heated air, whichpasses through its space.

In an aspect, the cooling element 602 can be any suitable cooling systemfor use in a vapor device. For example, a fan, a heat sink, a liquidcooling system, a chemical cooling system, combinations thereof, and thelike. In an aspect, the cooling element 602 can comprise a liquidcooling system whereby a fluid (e.g., water) passes through pipes in thevaporizer 600. As this fluid passes around the cooling element 602, thefluid absorbs heat, cooling air in the cooling element 602. After thefluid absorbs the heat, the fluid can pass through a heat exchangerwhich transfers the heat from the fluid to air blowing through the heatexchanger. By way of further example, the cooling element 602 cancomprise a chemical cooling system that utilizes an endothermicreaction. An example of an endothermic reaction is dissolving ammoniumnitrate in water. Such endothermic process is used in instant coldpacks. These cold packs have a strong outer plastic layer that holds abag of water and a chemical, or mixture of chemicals, that result in anendothermic reaction when dissolved in water. When the cold pack issqueezed, the inner bag of water breaks and the water mixes with thechemicals. The cold pack starts to cool as soon as the inner bag isbroken, and stays cold for over an hour. Many instant cold packs containammonium nitrate. When ammonium nitrate is dissolved in water, it splitsinto positive ammonium ions and negative nitrate ions. In the process ofdissolving, the water molecules contribute energy, and as a result, thewater cools down. Thus, the vaporizer 600 can comprise a chamber forreceiving the cooling element 602 in the form of a “cold pack.” The coldpack can be activated prior to insertion into the vaporizer 600 or canbe activated after insertion through use of a button/switch and the liketo mechanically activate the cold pack inside the vaporizer 400.

In an aspect, the cooling element 602 can be selectively moved withinthe vaporizer 600 to control the temperature of the air mixing withvapor. For example, the cooling element 602 can be moved closer to theexhaust port 212 or further from the exhaust port 212 to regulatetemperature. In another aspect, insulation can be incorporated as neededto maintain the integrity of heating and cooling, as well as absorbingany unwanted condensation due to internal or external conditions, or acombination thereof. The insulation can also be selectively moved withinthe vaporizer 600 to control the temperature of the air mixing withvapor. For example, the insulation can be moved to cover a portion,none, or all of the cooling element 602 to regulate temperature.

FIG. 7 illustrates a vaporizer 700 that comprises elements in commonwith the vaporizer 200. The vaporizer 700 can optionally comprise theheating casing 402 (not shown) and/or the cooling element 602 (notshown). The vaporizer 700 can comprise a magnetic element 702. Themagnetic element 702 can apply a magnetic field to vapor after exitingthe mixing chamber 208. The magnetic field can cause positively andnegatively charged particles in the vapor to curve in oppositedirections, according to the Lorentz force law with two particles ofopposite charge. The magnetic field can be created by at least one of anelectric current generating a charge or a pre-charged magnetic materialdeployed within the vapor device 100. In an aspect, the magnetic element702 can be built into the mixing chamber 208, the cooling element 602,the heating casing 402, or can be a separate magnetic element 702.

FIG. 8 illustrates a vaporizer 800 that comprises elements in commonwith the vaporizer 200. In an aspect, the vaporizer 800 can comprise afiltration element 802. The filtration element 802 can be configured toremove (e.g., filter, purify, etc) contaminants from air entering thevaporizer 800. The filtration element 802 can optionally comprise a fan804 to assist in delivering air to the filtration element 802. Thevaporizer 800 can be configured to intake air into the filtrationelement 802, filter the air, and pass the filtered air to the mixingchamber 208 for use in vaporizing the one or more vaporizable ornon-vaporizable materials. In another aspect, the vaporizer 800 can beconfigured to intake air into the filtration element 802, filter theair, and bypass the mixing chamber 208 by engaging a door 806 and a door808 to pass the filtered air directly to the exhaust port 212 forinhalation by a user. In an aspect, filtered air that bypasses themixing chamber 208 by engaging the door 806 and the door 808 can passthrough a second filtration element 810 to further remove (e.g., filter,purify, etc) contaminants from air entering the vaporizer 800. In anaspect, the vaporizer 800 can be configured to deploy and/or mix aproper/safe amount of oxygen which can be delivered either via the oneor more replaceable cartridges 206 or via air pumped into a mask fromexternal air and filtered through the filtration element 802 and/or thefiltration element 810.

In an aspect, the filtration element 802 and/or the filtration element810 can comprise cotton, polymer, wool, satin, meta materials and thelike. The filtration element 802 and/or the filtration element 810 cancomprise a filter material that at least one airborne particle and/orundesired gas by a mechanical mechanism, an electrical mechanism, and/ora chemical mechanism. The filter material can comprise one or morepieces of, a filter fabric that can filter out one or more airborneparticles and/or gasses. The filter fabric can be a woven and/ornon-woven material. The filter fabric can be made from natural fibers(e.g., cotton, wool, etc.) and/or from synthetic fibers (e.g.,polyester, nylon, polypropylene, etc.). The thickness of the filterfabric can be varied depending on the desired filter efficiencies and/orthe region of the apparel where the filter fabric is to be used. Thefilter fabric can be designed to filter airborne particles and/or gassesby mechanical mechanisms (e.g., weave density), by electrical mechanisms(e.g., charged fibers, charged metals, etc.), and/or by chemicalmechanisms (e.g., absorptive charcoal particles, adsorptive materials,etc.). In as aspect, the filter material can comprise electricallycharged fibers such as, but not limited to, FILTRETE by 3M. In anotheraspect, the filter material can comprise a high density material similarto material used for medical masks which are used by medical personnelin doctors' offices, hospitals, and the like. In an aspect, the filtermaterial can be treated with an anti-bacterial solution and/or otherwisemade from anti-bacterial materials. In another aspect, the filtrationelement 802 and/or the filtration element 810 can comprise electrostaticplates, ultraviolet light, a HEPA filter, combinations thereof, and thelike.

FIG. 9 illustrates an exemplary vapor device 900. The exemplary vapordevice 900 can comprise the vapor device 100 and/or any of thevaporizers disclosed herein. The exemplary vapor device 900 illustratesa display 902. The display 902 can be a touchscreen. The display 902 canbe configured to enable a user to control any and/or all functionalityof the exemplary vapor device 900. For example, a user can utilize thedisplay 902 to enter a pass code to lock and/or unlock the exemplaryvapor device 900. The exemplary vapor device 900 can comprise abiometric interface 904. For example, the biometric interface 904 cancomprise a fingerprint scanner, an eye scanner, a facial scanner, andthe like. The biometric interface 904 can be configured to enable a userto control any and/or all functionality of the exemplary vapor device900. The exemplary vapor device 900 can comprise an audio interface 906.The audio interface 906 can comprise a button that, when engaged,enables a microphone 908. The microphone 908 can receive audio signalsand provide the audio signals to a processor for interpretation into oneor more commands to control one or more functions of the exemplary vapordevice 900.

FIG. 10 illustrates exemplary information that can be provided to a uservia the display 902 of the exemplary vapor device 900. The display 902can provide information to a user such as a puff count, an amount ofvaporizable material remaining in one or more containers, batteryremaining, signal strength, combinations thereof, and the like.

FIG. 11 illustrates a series of user interfaces that can be provided viathe display 902 of the exemplary vapor device 900. In an aspect, theexemplary vapor device 900 can be configured for one or more ofmulti-mode vapor usage. For example, the exemplary vapor device 900 canbe configured to enable a user to inhale vapor (vape mode) or to releasevapor into the atmosphere (aroma mode). User interface 1100 a provides auser with interface elements to select which mode the user wishes toengage, a Vape Mode 1102, an Aroma Mode 1104, or an option to go back1106 and return to the previous screen. The interface element Vape Mode1102 enables a user to engage a vaporizer to generate a vapor forinhalation. The interface element Aroma Mode 1104 enables a user toengage the vaporizer to generate a vapor for release into theatmosphere.

In the event a user selects the Vape Mode 1102, the exemplary vapordevice 900 will be configured to vaporize material and provide theresulting vapor to the user for inhalation. The user can be presentedwith user interface 1100 b which provides the user an option to selectinterface elements that will determine which vaporizable material tovaporize. For example, an option of Mix 1 1108, Mix 2 1110, or a New Mix1112. The interface element Mix 1 1108 enables a user to engage one ormore containers that contain vaporizable material in a predefined amountand/or ratio. In an aspect, a selection of Mix 1 1108 can result in theexemplary vapor device 900 engaging a single container containing asingle type of vaporizable material or engaging a plurality ofcontainers containing a different types of vaporizable material invarying amounts. The interface element Mix 2 1110 enables a user toengage one or more containers that contain vaporizable material in apredefined amount and/or ratio. In an aspect, a selection of Mix 2 1110can result in the exemplary vapor device 900 engaging a single containercontaining a single type of vaporizable material or engaging a pluralityof containers containing a different types of vaporizable material invarying amounts. In an aspect, a selection of New Mix 1112 can result inthe exemplary vapor device 900 receiving a new mixture, formula, recipe,etc. . . . of vaporizable materials and/or engage one or more containersthat contain vaporizable material in the new mixture.

Upon selecting, for example, the Mix 1 1108, the user can be presentedwith user interface 1100 c. User interface 1100 c indicates to the userthat Mix 1 has been selected via an indicator 1114. The user can bepresented with options that control how the user wishes to experiencethe selected vapor. The user can be presented with interface elementsCool 1116, Filter 1118, and Smooth 1120. The interface element Cool 1116enables a user to engage one or more cooling elements to reduce thetemperature of the vapor. The interface element Filter 1118 enables auser to engage one or more filter elements to filter the air used in thevaporization process. The interface element Smooth 1120 enables a userto engage one or more heating casings, cooling elements, filterelements, and/or magnetic elements to provide the user with a smoothervaping experience.

Upon selecting New Mix 1112, the user can be presented with userinterface 1100 d. User interface 1100 d provides the user with acontainer one ratio interface element 1122, a container two ratiointerface element 1124, and Save 1126. The container one ratio interfaceelement 1122 and the container two ratio interface element 1124 providea user the ability to select an amount of each type of vaporizablematerial contained in container one and/or container two to utilize as anew mix. The container one ratio interface element 1122 and thecontainer two ratio interface element 1124 can provide a user with aslider that adjusts the percentages of each type of vaporizable materialbased on the user dragging the slider. In an aspect, a mix can comprise100% on one type of vaporizable material or any percent combination(e.g., 50/50, 75/25, 85/15, 95/5, etc. . . . ). Once the user issatisfied with the new mix, the user can select Save 1126 to save thenew mix for later use.

In the event a user selects the Aroma Mode 1104, the exemplary vapordevice 900 will be configured to vaporize material and release theresulting vapor into the atmosphere. The user can be presented with userinterface 1100 b, 1100 c, and/or 1100 d as described above, but theresulting vapor will be released to the atmosphere.

In an aspect, the user can be presented with user interface 1100 e. Theuser interface 1100 e can provide the user with interface elementsIdentify 1128, Save 1130, and Upload 1132. The interface elementIdentify 1128 enables a user to engage one or more sensors in theexemplary vapor device 900 to analyze the surrounding environment. Forexample, activating the interface element Identify 1128 can engage asensor to determine the presence of a negative environmental conditionsuch as smoke, a bad smell, chemicals, etc. Activating the interfaceelement Identify 1128 can engage a sensor to determine the presence of apositive environmental condition, for example, an aroma. The interfaceelement Save 1130 enables a user to save data related to the analyzednegative and/or positive environmental condition in memory local to theexemplary vapor device 900. The interface element Upload 1132 enables auser to engage a network access device to transmit data related to theanalyzed negative and/or positive environmental condition to a remoteserver for storage and/or analysis.

In one aspect of the disclosure, a system can be configured to provideservices such as network-related services to a user device. FIG. 12illustrates various aspects of an exemplary environment in which thepresent methods and systems can operate. The present disclosure isrelevant to systems and methods for providing services to a user device,for example, electronic vapor devices which can include, but are notlimited to, a vape-bot, micro-vapor device, vapor pipe, e-cigarette,hybrid handset and vapor device, and the like. Other user devices thatcan be used in the systems and methods include, but are not limited to,a smart watch (and any other form of “smart” wearable technology), asmartphone, a tablet, a laptop, a desktop, and the like. In an aspect,one or more network devices can be configured to provide variousservices to one or more devices, such as devices located at or near apremises. In another aspect, the network devices can be configured torecognize an authoritative device for the premises and/or a particularservice or services available at the premises. As an example, anauthoritative device can be configured to govern or enable connectivityto a network such as the Internet or other remote resources, provideaddress and/or configuration services like DHCP, and/or provide namingor service discovery services for a premises, or a combination thereof.Those skilled in the art will appreciate that present methods can beused in various types of networks and systems that employ both digitaland analog equipment. One skilled in the art will appreciate thatprovided herein is a functional description and that the respectivefunctions can be performed by software, hardware, or a combination ofsoftware and hardware.

The network and system can comprise a user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or1202 c in communication with a computing device 1204 such as a server,for example. The computing device 1204 can be disposed locally orremotely relative to the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c. Asan example, the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c and thecomputing device 1204 can be in communication via a private and/orpublic network 1220 such as the Internet or a local area network. Otherforms of communications can be used such as wired and wirelesstelecommunication channels, for example. In another aspect, the userdevice 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c can communicate directly withoutthe use of the network 1220 (for example, via Bluetooth®, infrared, andthe like).

In an aspect, the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c can be anelectronic device such as an electronic vapor device (e.g., vape-bot,micro-vapor device, vapor pipe, e-cigarette, hybrid handset and vapordevice), a smartphone, a smart watch, a computer, a smartphone, alaptop, a tablet, a set top box, a display device, or other devicecapable of communicating with the computing device 1204. As an example,the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c can comprise acommunication element 1206 for providing an interface to a user tointeract with the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c and/or thecomputing device 1204. The communication element 1206 can be anyinterface for presenting and/or receiving information to/from the user,such as user feedback. An example interface can be communicationinterface such as a web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, MozillaFirefox, Google Chrome, Safari, or the like). Other software, hardware,and/or interfaces can be used to provide communication between the userand one or more of the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c and thecomputing device 1204. In an aspect, the user device 1202 a, 1202 b,and/or 1202 c can have at least one similar interface quality such as asymbol, a voice activation protocol, a graphical coherence, a startupsequence continuity element of sound, light, vibration or symbol. In anaspect, the interface can comprise at least one of lighted signallights, gauges, boxes, forms, words, video, audio scrolling, userselection systems, vibrations, check marks, avatars, matrix', visualimages, graphic designs, lists, active calibrations or calculations, 2Dinteractive fractal designs, 3D fractal designs, 2D and/or 3Drepresentations of vapor devices and other interface system functions.

As an example, the communication element 1206 can request or queryvarious files from a local source and/or a remote source. As a furtherexample, the communication element 1206 can transmit data to a local orremote device such as the computing device 1204. In an aspect, data canbe shared anonymously with the computing device 1204. The data can beshared over a transient data session with the computing device 1204. Thetransient data session can comprise a session limit. The session limitcan be based on one or more of a number of puffs, a time limit, and atotal quantity of vaporizable material. The data can comprise usage dataand/or a usage profile. The computing device 1204 can destroy the dataonce the session limit is reached.

In an aspect, the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c can beassociated with a user identifier or device identifier 1208 a, 1208 b,and/or 1208 c. As an example, the device identifier 1208 a, 1208 b,and/or 1208 c can be any identifier, token, character, string, or thelike, for differentiating one user or user device (e.g., user device1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c) from another user or user device. In afurther aspect, the device identifier 1208 a, 1208 b, and/or 1208 c canidentify a user or user device as belonging to a particular class ofusers or user devices. As a further example, the device identifier 1208a, 1208 b, and/or 1208 c can comprise information relating to the userdevice such as a manufacturer, a model or type of device, a serviceprovider associated with the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c,a state of the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c, a locator,and/or a label or classifier. Other information can be represented bythe device identifier 1208 a, 1208 b, and/or 1208 c.

In an aspect, the device identifier 1208 a, 1208 b, and/or 1208 c cancomprise an address element 1210 and a service element 1212. In anaspect, the address element 1210 can comprise or provide an internetprotocol address, a network address, a media access control (MAC)address, an Internet address, or the like. As an example, the addresselement 1210 can be relied upon to establish a communication sessionbetween the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c and the computingdevice 1204 or other devices and/or networks. As a further example, theaddress element 1210 can be used as an identifier or locator of the userdevice 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c. In an aspect, the address element1210 can be persistent for a particular network.

In an aspect, the service element 1212 can comprise an identification ofa service provider associated with the user device 1202 a, 1202 b,and/or 1202 c and/or with the class of user device 1202 a, 1202 b,and/or 1202 c. The class of the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202c can be related to a type of device, capability of device, type ofservice being provided, and/or a level of service. As an example, theservice element 1212 can comprise information relating to or provided bya communication service provider (e.g., Internet service provider) thatis providing or enabling data flow such as communication services toand/or between the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c. As afurther example, the service element 1212 can comprise informationrelating to a preferred service provider for one or more particularservices relating to the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c. Inan aspect, the address element 1210 can be used to identify or retrievedata from the service element 1212, or vice versa. As a further example,one or more of the address element 1210 and the service element 1212 canbe stored remotely from the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 cand retrieved by one or more devices such as the user device 1202 a,1202 b, and/or 1202 c and the computing device 1204. Other informationcan be represented by the service element 1212.

In an aspect, the computing device 1204 can be a server forcommunicating with the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c. As anexample, the computing device 1204 can communicate with the user device1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c for providing data and/or services. As anexample, the computing device 1204 can provide services such as datasharing, data syncing, network (e.g., Internet) connectivity, networkprinting, media management (e.g., media server), content services,streaming services, broadband services, or other network-relatedservices. In an aspect, the computing device 1204 can allow the userdevice 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c to interact with remote resourcessuch as data, devices, and files. As an example, the computing devicecan be configured as (or disposed at) a central location, which canreceive content (e.g., data) from multiple sources, for example, userdevices 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c. The computing device 1204 cancombine the content from the multiple sources and can distribute thecontent to user (e.g., subscriber) locations via a distribution system.

In an aspect, one or more network devices 1216 can be in communicationwith a network such as network 1220. As an example, one or more of thenetwork devices 1216 can facilitate the connection of a device, such asuser device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c, to the network 1220. As afurther example, one or more of the network devices 1216 can beconfigured as a wireless access point (WAP). In an aspect, one or morenetwork devices 1216 can be configured to allow one or more wirelessdevices to connect to a wired and/or wireless network using Wi-Fi,Bluetooth or any desired method or standard.

In an aspect, the network devices 1216 can be configured as a local areanetwork (LAN). As an example, one or more network devices 1216 cancomprise a dual band wireless access point. As an example, the networkdevices 1216 can be configured with a first service set identifier(SSID) (e.g., associated with a user network or private network) tofunction as a local network for a particular user or users. As a furtherexample, the network devices 1216 can be configured with a secondservice set identifier (SSID) (e.g., associated with a public/communitynetwork or a hidden network) to function as a secondary network orredundant network for connected communication devices.

In an aspect, one or more network devices 1216 can comprise anidentifier 1218. As an example, one or more identifiers can be or relateto an Internet Protocol (IP) Address IPV4/IPV6 or a media access controladdress (MAC address) or the like. As a further example, one or moreidentifiers 1218 can be a unique identifier for facilitatingcommunications on the physical network segment. In an aspect, each ofthe network devices 1216 can comprise a distinct identifier 1218. As anexample, the identifiers 1218 can be associated with a physical locationof the network devices 1216.

In an aspect, the computing device 1204 can manage the communicationbetween the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c and a database1214 for sending and receiving data therebetween. As an example, thedatabase 1214 can store a plurality of files (e.g., web pages), useridentifiers or records, or other information. In one aspect, thedatabase 1214 can store user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c usageinformation (including chronological usage), type of vaporizable and/ornon-vaporizable material used, frequency of usage, location of usage,recommendations, communications (e.g., text messages, advertisements,photo messages), simultaneous use of multiple devices, and the like).The database 1214 can collect and store data to support cohesive use,wherein cohesive use is indicative of the use of a first electronicvapor devices and then a second electronic vapor device is syncedchronologically and logically to provide the proper specific propertiesand amount of vapor based upon a designed usage cycle. As a furtherexample, the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c can requestand/or retrieve a file from the database 1214. The user device 1202 a,1202 b, and/or 1202 c can thus sync locally stored data with morecurrent data available from the database 1214. Such syncing can be setto occur automatically on a set time schedule, on demand, and/or inreal-time. The computing device 1204 can be configured to controlsyncing functionality. For example, a user can select one or more of theuser device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c to never by synced, to be themaster data source for syncing, and the like. Such functionality can beconfigured to be controlled by a master user and any other userauthorized by the master user or agreement.

In an aspect, data can be derived by system and/or device analysis. Suchanalysis can comprise at least by one of instant analysis performed bythe user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c or archival datatransmitted to a third party for analysis and returned to the userdevice 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c and/or computing device 1204. Theresult of either data analysis can be communicated to a user of the userdevice 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c to, for example, inform the user oftheir eVapor use and/or lifestyle options. In an aspect, a result can betransmitted back to at least one authorized user interface.

In an aspect, the database 1214 can store information relating to theuser device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c such as the address element1210 and/or the service element 1212. As an example, the computingdevice 1204 can obtain the device identifier 1208 a, 1208 b, and/or 1208c from the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c and retrieveinformation from the database 1214 such as the address element 1210and/or the service elements 1212. As a further example, the computingdevice 1204 can obtain the address element 1210 from the user device1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c and can retrieve the service element 1212from the database 1214, or vice versa. Any information can be stored inand retrieved from the database 1214. The database 1214 can be disposedremotely from the computing device 1204 and accessed via direct orindirect connection. The database 1214 can be integrated with thecomputing device 1204 or some other device or system. Data stored in thedatabase 1214 can be stored anonymously and can be destroyed based on atransient data session reaching a session limit.

FIG. 13 illustrates an ecosystem 1300 configured for sharing and/orsyncing data such as usage information (including chronological usage),type of vaporizable and/or non-vaporizable material used, frequency ofusage, location of usage, recommendations, communications (e.g., textmessages, advertisements, photo messages), simultaneous use of multipledevices, and the like) between one or more devices such as a vapordevice 1302, a vapor device 1304, a vapor device 1306, and an electroniccommunication device 1308. In an aspect, the vapor device 1302, thevapor device 1304, the vapor device 1306 can be one or more of ane-cigarette, an e-cigar, an electronic vapor modified device, a hybridelectronic communication handset coupled/integrated vapor device, amicro-sized electronic vapor device, or a robotic vapor device. In anaspect, the electronic communication device 1308 can comprise one ormore of a smartphone, a smart watch, a tablet, a laptop, and the like.

In an aspect data generated, gathered, created, etc., by one or more ofthe vapor device 1302, the vapor device 1304, the vapor device 1306,and/or the electronic communication device 1308 can be uploaded toand/or downloaded from a central server 1310 via a network 1312, such asthe Internet. Such uploading and/or downloading can be performed via anyform of communication including wired and/or wireless. In an aspect, thevapor device 1302, the vapor device 1304, the vapor device 1306, and/orthe electronic communication device 1308 can be configured tocommunicate via cellular communication, WiFi communication, Bluetooth®communication, satellite communication, and the like. The central server1310 can store uploaded data and associate the uploaded data with a userand/or device that uploaded the data. The central server 1310 can accessunified account and tracking information to determine devices that areassociated with each other, for example devices that are owned/used bythe same user. The central server 1310 can utilize the unified accountand tracking information to determine which of the vapor device 1302,the vapor device 1304, the vapor device 1306, and/or the electroniccommunication device 1308, if any, should receive data uploaded to thecentral server 1310.

In an aspect, the uploading and downloading can be performedanonymously. The data can be shared over a transient data session withthe central server 1310. The transient data session can comprise asession limit. The session limit can be based on one or more of a numberof puffs, a time limit, and a total quantity of vaporizable material.The data can comprise usage data and/or a usage profile. The centralserver 1310 can destroy the data once the session limit is reached.While the transient data session is active, the central server 1310 canprovide a usage profile to one of the vapor device 1302, the vapordevice 1304, the vapor device 1306 to control the functionality for theduration of the transient data session.

For example, the vapor device 1302 can be configured to upload usageinformation related to vaporizable material consumed and the electroniccommunication device 1308 can be configured to upload locationinformation related to location of the vapor device 1302. The centralserver 1310 can receive both the usage information and the locationinformation, access the unified account and tracking information todetermine that both the vapor device 1302 and the electroniccommunication device 1308 are associated with the same user. The centralserver 1310 can thus correlate the user's location along with the type,amount, and/or timing of usage of the vaporizable material. The centralserver 1310 can further determine which of the other devices arepermitted to receive such information and transmit the information basedon the determined permissions. In an aspect, the central server 1310 cantransmit the correlated information to the electronic communicationdevice 1308 which can then subsequently use the correlated informationto recommend a specific type of vaporizable material to the user whenthe user is located in the same geographic position indicated by thelocation information.

In another aspect, the central server 1310 can provide one or moresocial networking services for users of the vapor device 1302, the vapordevice 1304, the vapor device 1306, and/or the electronic communicationdevice 1308. Such social networking services include, but are notlimited to, messaging (e.g, text, image, and/or video), mixture sharing,product recommendations, location sharing, product ordering, and thelike.

Referring to FIG. 14, aspects of a system 1400 including an assembly forintegrating vaporizing and nebulizing devices with smart devices isillustrated. An assembly 1400 may include, for example, lighting 1402,media entertainment center 1404, Heating, Ventilation, andAir-Conditioning (HVAC) system 1406, database sensor settings 1408,electronic monitoring system 1410, electronic vapor device 1412, doorlock 1414, and Jacuzzi 1416.

Lighting 1402 can be any lighting known in the art, such as, halogen,LED, fluorescent, infrared, etc. Media entertainment center 1404 caninclude televisions, stereo systems, speaker systems, CD/DVD players,Blu-ray devices, video game systems, tuners, etc. Electronic vaporizerdevice 1412 can include vaporizers and nebulizers as disclosed herein.In some aspects, electronic vapor device 1412 can be a centralizedvaporizing or nebulizing device integrated into HVAC 1406, or electronicvaporizer device 1412 can be a stand-alone device such as a humidifieras known in the art, or electronic vaporizer device 1412 can be anelectronic cigarette as known in the art. Electronic monitoring system1410 can be a central home controller or a corollary device such as atelevision, thermostat, smart meter, smart phone, light switch, clock,stove or other appliance. Additional electrical devices such as tabletcomputers, desktop computers, and laptop computers can be integratedinto assembly 1400 as well.

In some aspects, assembly 1400 may include smart elements which can beadapted to communicate with each other according to means well known inthe art. For example, lighting 1402, media entertainment center 1404,HVAC 1406, sensor 1408, electronic monitoring system 1410, electronicvapor device 1412, door lock 1414, and jacuzzi 1416 may be adapted towirelessly communicate with each other using a Wi-Fi connection asdefined by one of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers(IEEE) 802.11 standards, a Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) asdefined by IEEE 802.15, a WiMAX network as defined by IEEE 802.16, aMobile Broadband Wireless Access (MBWA) network as defined by IEEE802.20, or any of numerous other wireless protocols. In related aspects,a graphical user interface for displaying use data, reservoir levels,operational data, and control functions for electronic vapor devices1412 may be provided via a display of any ancillary smart applianceequipped with a suitable display, such as an LCD or other displayscreen.

In other aspects, electronic vapor devices 1412 may be integrated into aspecific room environment such as an entertainment room, bathroom,porch, jacuzzi or the like. In some aspects, the electronic vapor device1412 and other devices' data may be synched and analyzed to presetpreference data and vapor flavor, wellness or medicinal experiences forat least one system user. Sensor 1408 can be programmed to sense usageof the various devices. The usage information can be used by electronicmonitoring system 1410 to monitor and control the various devices. Thesensor 1408 and electronic monitoring system 1410 can be programmed byand administrator or user to customize monitoring and control settings.

In some aspects lighting 1402, media entertainment center 1404, HVAC1406, sensor 1408, electronic monitoring system 1410, electronic vapordevice 1412, door lock 1414, and jacuzzi 1416 can provide power andtransfer data to electronic monitoring system 1410 which can compileuser data of the electronic vapor device 1412, access archival devicedata and generate recommendations and other electronic vapor device 1412settings based upon vapor usage patterns and implicit or recommendedvapor usage, or other direct or indirect data, which can be utilized torecommend vapor usage to the end user.

The electronic vapor device 1412 does not have to be registered in orderto track and share data with electronic monitoring system 1410. Use ofthe electronic vapor device 1412 may be transient and the data may stillbe used to generate recommendations while maintaining anonymity andprotecting the privacy of the user by purging personal information fromthe system and only using data regarding use habits. In the alternative,the electronic vapor device 1412 may be associated with a specific useror users.

The electronic vapor device 1412 may function as an unregistered andmonitored device within a monitored, regulated, recommending system ofhome or office devices.

Various electronic personal vaporizing devices are known in the art, andare frequently being improved on. For example, details of a recent“Vapor Delivery Device” are disclosed by the inventor hereof in U.S.Patent Publication No. 2015/0047661, incorporated herein by reference.While the referenced publication provides a pertinent example of apersonal vaporizer, it should be appreciated that various differentdesigns for personal vaporizing devices are known in the art and may beadapted for use with the technology disclosed herein by one of ordinaryskill. In addition, similar portable and personal devices for nebulizingliquids to create a mist for inhalation should be considered asgenerally encompassed within the meaning of “personal vaporizer” as usedherein.

As used herein, a nebulizing device uses oxygen, compressed air orultrasonic power to break up medical solutions and suspensions intosmall aerosol droplets that can be directly inhaled from a mouthpiece ofthe device. It can be electronic and battery powered as well known inthe art. The definition of an “aerosol” as used herein is a “mixture ofgas and liquid particles,” and the best example of a naturally occurringaerosol is mist, formed when small vaporized water particles mixed withhot ambient air are cooled down and condense into a fine cloud ofvisible airborne water droplets.

FIG. 15 is a block diagram illustrating components of an apparatus orsystem 1500 for integrating vaporizing and nebulizing devices with smartdevices. The apparatus or system 1500 may include additional or moredetailed components as described herein. For example, the processor 1510and memory 1516 may contain an instantiation of a controller for avaporizer or nebulizer as described herein above. As depicted, theapparatus or system 1500 may include functional blocks that canrepresent functions implemented by a processor, software, or combinationthereof (e.g., firmware).

As illustrated in FIG. 15, the apparatus or system 1500 may comprise anelectrical component 1502 for establishing a transient data session. Thecomponent 1502 may be, or may include, a controller for establishing atransient data session. Said means may include the processor 1510coupled to the memory 1516, and to the network interface 1514, theprocessor executing an algorithm based on program instructions stored inthe memory. Such algorithm may include a sequence of more detailedoperations

As illustrated in FIG. 15, the apparatus or system 1500 may comprise anelectrical component 1504 for detecting and transmitting data regardinguser habits such as: how deep each puff is, duration and frequency ofuse, vapor, mix, location of user, location of use, and inhalationtechniques to a central server. The component 1502 may be, or mayinclude, a means for detecting and transmitting data regarding userhabits. Said means may include the processor 1510 coupled to the memory1516, and to the network interface 1514, the processor executing analgorithm based on program instructions stored in the memory. Suchalgorithm may include a sequence of more detailed operations, forexample, retrieving a network address from the memory 1516, sending aquery requesting the data to a network address, and receiving atransmission including the requested data from a server at the networkaddress. In the alternative, or in addition, such algorithm may includereceiving a data broadcast or unicast message including the data fromthe server or from a coupled ancillary device, without the broadcast orunicast message being preceded by a data request. For example, a servermay transmit vaporization control parameters periodically orautomatically as part of a device initiation process.

The apparatus 1500 may optionally include a processor module 1510 havingat least one processor, in the case of the apparatus 1500 configured asa controller for a micro-valve array 1518. The processor 1510, in suchcase, may be in operative communication with the modules 1502-1504 via abus 1512 or similar communication coupling. The processor 1510 mayeffect initiation and scheduling of the processes or functions performedby electrical components 1502-1504.

In related aspects, the apparatus 1500 may include a network interfacemodule 1514 operable for communicating with a server over a computernetwork. The apparatus may include a controllable dispenser for avaporizable material, for example, a heat-driven vaporizer for whichvaporization rate is correlated to power supplied, or a micro-valve forwhich vaporization is proportional to valve position. In further relatedaspects, the apparatus 1500 may optionally include a module for storinginformation, such as, for example, a memory device/module 1516. Thecomputer readable medium or the memory module 1516 may be operativelycoupled to the other components of the apparatus 1500 via the bus 1512or the like. The memory module 1516 may be adapted to store computerreadable instructions and data for effecting the processes and behaviorof the modules 1502-1504, and subcomponents thereof, or the processor1510, or any methods disclosed herein. The memory module 1516 may retaininstructions for executing functions associated with the modules1502-1504. While shown as being external to the memory 1516, it is to beunderstood that the modules 1502-1504 can exist within the memory 1516.

In view of the foregoing, and by way of additional example, FIG. 16shows aspects of a method or methods for integrating vaporizing andnebulizing devices with smart devices, as may be performed by avaporizing or nebulizing device as described herein. Referring to FIG.16, the method 1600 may include, at 1610, establishing, by a processorof a vaporizer, a transient data session characterized by a sessionlimit for triggering destruction of use data provided to a controller,and, at 1620, providing the use data to the controller in the transientdata session via a network.

In some aspects method 1600 further comprises controlling, by theprocessor, usage of the vaporizer based on data from the controller.

In some aspects of method 1600, providing the use data comprises sendingthe use data via a smart appliance coupled to the network.

In some aspects method 1600 further comprises receiving, by thevaporizer, power from the smart appliance.

In some aspects method 1600 further comprises receiving, by thevaporizer, a vaporizing fluid from the smart appliance.

In some aspects method 1600 further comprises providing presetpreference data for controlling the usage to the controller.

In some aspects method 1600 further comprises selecting the preferencedata from at least one of a wellness criterion, a therapeutic criterion,a medical prescription, a dose per unit time, a dose per unit mass, atreatment time period, a flavor identifier, a vaporizable materialidentifier, or a vapor recipe.

In view of the foregoing, and by way of additional example, FIG. 17shows aspects of a method or methods of a secure transient data sessionbetween a vaporizer and a controller of a system as described herein.Referring to FIG. 17, the method 1700 may include, at 1701, receiving atransient session request. For example, a server of a local area network(LAN) in the home or other facility, e.g., a “smart” appliance, mayreceive a session request via a designated port monitored by abackground application operating on the server. The request may arrivevia the LAN, whether by a wireless or wired connection, or by some otherconnection. In some embodiments, a request may be triggered byactivation of a vapor device within a limited range of a receiver. Forexample, a Bluetooth™ or infrared receiver of limited range (e.g., about100 feet or less) may be installed in an entertainment room, in a“vaping chair” at a home or commercial establishment, or in a homeappliance where vaping is desired, for example a jacuzzi. Thus, a usermay enjoy the convenience of a secure and transient session for vapingcontrol in various relaxing situations. Various control options may beassociated with different receiver locations, so that a user can controlthe vaping experience by vaping in a particular location. In thealternative, or in addition, locations in the vicinity of a receiver maybe equipped with a control panel for providing control input, or thisfunction may be performed by the vaping device or an associated mobilephone of the user, or the like.

The method may further include, at 1702, the server determining a typeof requestor device, based on the request or on data included inassociation with the request. This determination may be made withoutobtaining any identifying information about the user or the particularvaping device in use. For example, an application control interface forthe communication session may be limited to functional parameters of thevaping device, and lack any provision for identifying parameters.Non-identifying functional parameters may include, for example a devicebrand and model number (but not serial number), a type of vaporizer,power supply status, vaping material status (e.g., which vapingmaterials are available in what quantities) or other generic functionalparameters. Thus, a client application operating on a vaping device orconnected application, a server application, or both, may make itunfeasible for the vaping device to inadvertently provide identifyinginformation. In an alternative, the server may receive identifyinginformation, and simply discard it.

The method may further include, at 1703, the server obtaining sessionparameters from the vaping device or from an electronic deviceassociated with the vaping device. Session parameters may include, forexample, user-determined parameters for control of a vaping session,such as desired vapor qualities, length of session, maximum doses ofspecified materials per session or per unit time, dose rate, or otherparameters. Other session parameters may include, for example,communication parameters or time limits. For control purposes, theserver may temporarily store session parameters and functionalparameters in a memory at 1704. In addition, the vaporizer or aconnected device may store the parameters. The memory may be a volatilememory that is erased when the server or other device is powered off.

The method 1700 may include, at 1705, initiating the session between theserver and the vaping device. Optionally, the user may be provided withan indication that the session has started, such as a visible or audibleindication. During the session, control of the vaporizer may be handledby the server, in response to user actions such as sucking on thevaporizer mouthpiece. Accordingly, the method may include, at 1706,determining current control data at semi-continuous intervals, based onsession data 1704. For example, the server may calculate control dataafter every puff, or periodically (e.g., once per ten seconds, persecond or per tenth of a second). The method may include, at 1707,transmitting the current control data form the server to the vaporizeror to a received connected to the vaporizer.

The method may include, at 1708, determining whether a session limit hasbeen reached, based on stored session parameters 1704. For example, ifthe session is timed, a time limit may be reached; or if the sessionparameters specify a maximum dose, a dose limit may be reached; or ifthe session parameters specify a maximum amount of material that can beconsumed, a material limit may be reached. Other session limits are alsopossible. Based on determining that the session limit is reached then,at 1709, server may purge all session data from system memory.Optionally, the server may send a signal to the vaporizer requestingthat the vaporizer or a connected device also purge session data 1704from its memory, and/or wait for confirmation that the vaporizer or aconnected device has purged the memory. Once the session data is purged,the session is terminated at 1710. If desired, the user may re-initiatea new session.

In related aspects, at 1703 and 1707, the session data can be stored at1704, preferably in volatile memory.

In view of the foregoing, and by way of additional example, FIG. 18shows aspects of a method or methods for integrating vaporizing andnebulizing devices with smart devices, as may be performed by avaporizing or nebulizing device as described herein. Referring to FIG.18, the method 1800 may include, at 1810, establishing, by a controller,a transient data session characterized by a session limit for triggeringdestruction of use data received from a vaporizer, and, at 1820,receiving the use data from the vaporizer in the transient data sessionvia a network.

In some aspects method 1800 further comprises providing control data tothe vaporizer for controlling usage of the vaporizer.

In some aspects of method 1800, receiving the use data comprisesreceiving the use data via a smart appliance coupled to the network.

In some aspects method 1800 further comprises receiving presetpreference data for controlling the usage from at least one of thevaporizer or another network node.

In some aspects method 1800 further comprises processing the preferencedata to discover at least one of a wellness criterion, a therapeuticcriterion, a medical prescription, a dose per unit time, a dose per unitmass, a treatment time period, a flavor identifier, a vaporizablematerial identifier, or a vapor recipe.

In view of the foregoing, and by way of additional example, FIG. 19shows aspects of a method or methods for integrating vaporizing andnebulizing devices with smart devices, as may be performed by avaporizing or nebulizing device as described herein. Referring to FIG.19, the method 1900 may include, at 1910, establishing, by a smartappliance, a transient data session with a vaporizer, the sessioncharacterized by a session limit for triggering destruction of use dataprovided to a controller, and, at 1920, relaying the use data to thecontroller in the transient data session via a network.

In some aspects method 1900 further comprises providing, by the smartappliance, electrical power to the vaporizer.

In some aspects method 1900 further comprises providing, by the smartappliance, a vaporizing fluid to the vaporizer.

In some aspects method 1900 further comprises providing, by the smartappliance, at least one of a user interface display or a user inputdevice enabling input or output of information relating to the transientdata session for a user of the vaporizer.

Each of the operations described herein is not necessarily performed inevery embodiment of the methods, and the presence of any one of theoperations does not necessarily require that any other of theseadditional operations also be performed.

A secure electronic vaporizing system is disclosed comprising avaporizer configured to provide use data in a transient data sessionwith a controller via a network. The controller can be configured toautomatically purge the use data from memory based on exceeding adefined session limit. The controller monitors usage of the vaporizerand controls the vaporizer according to the usage, during the transientdata session. The vaporizer can be wirelessly coupled to the controller.The vaporizer can be adapted to vaporize according to behavioralstatistics determined by the controller. The usage can be determined bygathering usage data regarding the vaporizer. The secure electronicvaporizing system can further comprise a smart appliance comprising atleast one of a television, HVAC user interface device, door lock,lighting system, sensor, Jacuzzi, smart phone, tablet computer, desktopcomputer, laptop computer, or media entertainment center. The controllercan determine usage of the vaporizer according to input from the smartappliance. The smart appliance can provide power to the vaporizer or thecontroller. The vaporizer can be integrated into a specific roomenvironment such as an entertainment room, bathroom, porch, Jacuzzi orthe like. The usage can be controlled according to preset preferencedata. The preset preference data can define at least one of: a wellnesscriterion, a therapeutic criterion, a medical prescription, a dose perunit time, a dose per unit mass, or a treatment time period. The presetpreference data can define at least one of a flavor identifier, avaporizable material identifier, or a vapor recipe.

An apparatus is disclosed comprising an air intake, a vapor output, aplurality of containers for storing vaporizable material, a mixingelement, coupled to the processor, configured for withdrawing aselectable amount of vaporizable material and from each of the pluralityof containers based on the mixture of vaporizable material, a mixingchamber coupled to the air intake for receiving air, the mixing elementfor receiving the selectable amounts of vaporizable material, avaporizer component element, coupled to the mixing chamber, configuredfor vaporizing the selectable amounts of vaporizable material and thereceived air to generate a vapor expelled through the vapor output, aprocessor, configured for collecting usage data related to vaporizationof the vaporizable material and for controlling operation of thevaporizer according to a usage profile, and a network access deviceconfigured for establishing a transient data session with a computingdevice, for transmitting the usage data to the computing device, andreceiving the usage profile from the computing device, wherein thetransient data session is characterized by a session limit fortriggering destruction of the usage data by the computing device. Thesession limit can be based on one or more of a number of puffs, a timelimit, and a total quantity of vaporizable material.

The apparatus can comprise an e-cigarette, an e-cigar, an electronicvapor modified device, a hybrid electronic communication handsetcoupled/integrated vapor device, a micro-sized electronic vapor device,or a robotic vapor device. The network access device can be furtherconfigured to receive an updated usage profile based on the computingdevice monitoring of the usage data. The apparatus can further comprisea memory element configured for storing one or more of the usage dataand the usage profile.

The computing device can comprise one or more of a television, an HVACuser interface device, a home automation system, a home security system,a door lock, a lighting system, a sensor, a Jacuzzi, a smart phone, atablet computer, a desktop computer, a laptop computer, or a mediaentertainment center.

The vaporizer component can comprise a piezoelectric dispersing element.The piezoelectric dispersing element can be configured to causedispersion of the vaporizable material. The piezoelectric dispersingelement can be configured to cause dispersion of the vaporizablematerial by producing ultrasonic vibrations.

The vaporizer component can comprise a heating element configured forheating the selectable amounts of vaporizable aromatic material.

A method 2000, shown in FIG. 20, is disclosed comprising generating, byan electronic vapor device, usage data related to the electronic vapordevice at 2010. The electronic vapor device can comprise one or more ofa vape-bot, a micro-vapor device, a vapor pipe, e-cigarette, a hybridhandset and vapor device. Generating, by the electronic vapor device,usage data can comprise determining one or more of chronological usage,a type of vaporizable material used, a frequency of usage, a location ofusage, and a recommendation.

The method 2000 can comprise transmitting the usage data to a centralserver via a transient data session characterized by a session limit at2020. Transmitting the usage data to the central server can comprise oneor more of cellular communication, WiFi communication, Bluetooth®communication, and satellite communication. The central server cancomprise one or more of a television, an HVAC user interface device, ahome automation system, a home security system, a door lock, a lightingsystem, a sensor, a Jacuzzi, a smart phone, a tablet computer, a desktopcomputer, a laptop computer, or a media entertainment center.

The method 2000 can comprise receiving, by the electronic vapor device,a usage profile from the central server at 2030. The usage profile cancomprise one or more of, an identification of one or more vaporizablematerials to vaporize, an amount of the identified one or morevaporizable materials to vaporize, a frequency of puffs, and a durationof time to inhale puffs.

The method 2000 can comprise vaporizing, by the electronic vapor device,one or more vaporizable materials based on the usage profile at 2040.The method 2000 can comprise receiving, by the electronic vapor device,a notification that the usage data has been destroyed by the centralserver upon reaching the session limit at 2050. The session limit can bebased on one or more of a number of puffs, a time limit, and a totalquantity of vaporizable material.

A method 2100, shown in FIG. 21, is disclosed comprising receiving, at acentral server, via a transient data session characterized by a sessionlimit, usage data related to an anonymous electronic vapor device at2110. The anonymous electronic vapor device can comprise one or more ofa vape-bot, a micro-vapor device, a vapor pipe, e-cigarette, a hybridhandset and vapor device. The usage data can comprise one or more ofchronological usage, a type of vaporizable material used, a frequency ofusage, a location of usage, and a recommendation. Receiving, at thecentral server, via the transient data session characterized by thesession limit, usage data related to an anonymous electronic vapordevice can comprise one or more of cellular communication, WiFicommunication, Bluetooth® communication, and satellite communication.The central server can comprise one or more of a television, an HVACuser interface device, a home automation system, a home security system,a door lock, a lighting system, a sensor, a Jacuzzi, a smart phone, atablet computer, a desktop computer, a laptop computer, or a mediaentertainment center.

The method 2100 can comprise determining, by the central server, a usageprofile based on the usage data at 2120. The usage profile can compriseone or more of, an identification of one or more vaporizable materialsto vaporize, an amount of the identified one or more vaporizablematerials to vaporize, a frequency of puffs, and a duration of time toinhale puffs.

The method 2100 can comprise transmitting, by the central server, theusage profile to the anonymous electronic vapor device at 2130. Themethod 2100 can comprise determining the session limit has been reachedat 2140. The session limit can be based on one or more of a number ofpuffs, a time limit, and a total quantity of vaporizable material. Themethod 2100 can comprise destroying the usage data at 2150. The method2100 can comprise providing a notification to the anonymous electronicvapor device that the usage data has been destroyed at 2160.

In view of the exemplary systems described supra, methodologies that canbe implemented in accordance with the disclosed subject matter have beendescribed with reference to several flow diagrams. While for purposes ofsimplicity of explanation, the methodologies are shown and described asa series of blocks, it is to be understood and appreciated that theclaimed subject matter is not limited by the order of the blocks, assome blocks may occur in different orders and/or concurrently with otherblocks from what is depicted and described herein. Moreover, not allillustrated blocks can be required to implement the methodologiesdescribed herein. Additionally, it should be further appreciated thatthe methodologies disclosed herein are capable of being stored on anarticle of manufacture to facilitate transporting and transferring suchmethodologies to computers.

Those of skill would further appreciate that the various illustrativelogical blocks, modules, circuits, and algorithm steps described inconnection with the aspects disclosed herein can be implemented aselectronic hardware, computer software, or combinations of both. Toclearly illustrate this interchangeability of hardware and software,various illustrative components, blocks, modules, circuits, and stepshave been described above generally in terms of their functionality.Whether such functionality is implemented as hardware or softwaredepends upon the particular application and design constraints imposedon the overall system. Skilled artisans may implement the describedfunctionality in varying ways for each particular application, but suchimplementation decisions should not be interpreted as causing adeparture from the scope of the present disclosure.

As used in this application, the terms “component,” “module,” “system,”and the like are intended to refer to a computer-related entity, eitherhardware, a combination of hardware and software, software, or softwarein execution. For example, a component can be, but is not limited tobeing, a process running on a processor, a processor, an object, anexecutable, a thread of execution, a program, and/or a computer. By wayof illustration, both an application running on a server and the servercan be a component. One or more components may reside within a processand/or thread of execution and a component can be localized on onecomputer and/or distributed between two or more computers.

As used herein, a “vapor” includes mixtures of a carrier gas or gaseousmixture (for example, air) with any one or more of a dissolved gas,suspended solid particles, or suspended liquid droplets, wherein asubstantial fraction of the particles or droplets if present arecharacterized by an average diameter of not greater than three microns.As used herein, an “aerosol” has the same meaning as “vapor,” except forrequiring the presence of at least one of particles or droplets. Asubstantial fraction means 10% or greater; however, it should beappreciated that higher fractions of small (<3 micron) particles ordroplets can be desirable, up to and including 100%. It should furtherbe appreciated that, to simulate smoke, average particle or droplet sizecan be less than three microns, for example, can be less than one micronwith particles or droplets distributed in the range of 0.01 to 1 micron.A vaporizer may include any device or assembly that produces a vapor oraerosol from a carrier gas or gaseous mixture and at least onevaporizable material. An aerosolizer is a species of vaporizer, and assuch is included in the meaning of vaporizer as used herein, exceptwhere specifically disclaimed.

Various aspects presented in terms of systems can comprise a number ofcomponents, modules, and the like. It is to be understood andappreciated that the various systems may include additional components,modules, etc. and/or may not include all of the components, modules,etc. discussed in connection with the figures. A combination of theseapproaches can also be used.

In addition, the various illustrative logical blocks, modules, andcircuits described in connection with certain aspects disclosed hereincan be implemented or performed with a general purpose processor, adigital signal processor (DSP), an application specific integratedcircuit (ASIC), a field programmable gate array (FPGA) or otherprogrammable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic, discretehardware components, or any combination thereof designed to perform thefunctions described herein. A general purpose processor can be amicroprocessor, but in the alternative, the processor can be anyconventional processor, controller, microcontroller, system-on-a-chip,or state machine. A processor may also be implemented as a combinationof computing devices, e.g., a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor,a plurality of microprocessors, one or more microprocessors inconjunction with a DSP core, or any other such configuration.

Operational aspects disclosed herein can be embodied directly inhardware, in a software module executed by a processor, or in acombination of the two. A software module may reside in RAM memory,flash memory, ROM memory, EPROM memory, EEPROM memory, registers, harddisk, a removable disk, a CD-ROM, a DVD disk, or any other form ofstorage medium known in the art. An exemplary storage medium is coupledto the processor such the processor can read information from, and writeinformation to, the storage medium. In the alternative, the storagemedium can be integral to the processor. The processor and the storagemedium may reside in an ASIC or may reside as discrete components inanother device.

Furthermore, the one or more versions can be implemented as a method,apparatus, or article of manufacture using standard programming and/orengineering techniques to produce software, firmware, hardware, or anycombination thereof to control a computer to implement the disclosedaspects. Non-transitory computer readable media can include but are notlimited to magnetic storage devices (e.g., hard disk, floppy disk,magnetic strips . . . ), optical disks (e.g., compact disk (CD), digitalversatile disk (DVD) . . . ), smart cards, and flash memory devices(e.g., card, stick). Those skilled in the art will recognize manymodifications can be made to this configuration without departing fromthe scope of the disclosed aspects.

The previous description of the disclosed aspects is provided to enableany person skilled in the art to make or use the present disclosure.Various modifications to these aspects will be readily apparent to thoseskilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein can beapplied to other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scopeof the disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure is not intended to belimited to the embodiments shown herein but is to be accorded the widestscope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosedherein.

Unless otherwise expressly stated, it is in no way intended that anymethod set forth herein be construed as requiring that its steps beperformed in a specific order. Accordingly, where a method claim doesnot actually recite an order to be followed by its steps or it is nototherwise specifically stated in the claims or descriptions that thesteps are to be limited to a specific order, it is in no way intendedthat an order be inferred, in any respect. This holds for any possiblenon-express basis for interpretation, including: matters of logic withrespect to arrangement of steps or operational flow; plain meaningderived from grammatical organization or punctuation; the number or typeof embodiments described in the specification.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that variousmodifications and variations can be made without departing from thescope or spirit. Other embodiments will be apparent to those skilled inthe art from consideration of the specification and practice disclosedherein. It is intended that the specification and examples be consideredas exemplary only, with a true scope and spirit being indicated by thefollowing claims.

1. An apparatus comprising: an air intake; a vapor output; a pluralityof containers for storing vaporizable material; a mixing element,coupled to the processor, configured for withdrawing a selectable amountof vaporizable material and from each of the plurality of containersbased on the mixture of vaporizable material; a mixing chamber coupledto the air intake for receiving air, the mixing element for receivingthe selectable amounts of vaporizable material; a vaporizer componentelement, coupled to the mixing chamber, configured for vaporizing theselectable amounts of vaporizable material and the received air togenerate a vapor expelled through the vapor output; a processor,configured for collecting usage data related to vaporization of thevaporizable material and for controlling operation of the vaporizeraccording to a usage profile; and a network access device configured forestablishing a transient data session with a computing device, fortransmitting the usage data to the computing device, and receiving theusage profile from the computing device, wherein the transient datasession is characterized by a session limit for triggering destructionof the usage data by the computing device.
 2. The apparatus of claim 1,wherein the network access device is further configured to receive anupdated usage profile based on the computing device monitoring of theusage data.
 3. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a memoryelement configured for storing one or more of the usage data and theusage profile.
 4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the computing devicecomprises one or more of a television, an HVAC user interface device, ahome automation system, a home security system, a door lock, a lightingsystem, a sensor, a Jacuzzi, a smart phone, a tablet computer, a desktopcomputer, a laptop computer, or a media entertainment center.
 5. Theapparatus of claim 1, wherein the session limit is based on one or moreof a number of puffs, a time limit, and a total quantity of vaporizablematerial.
 6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the vaporizer componentcomprises a piezoelectric dispersing element.
 7. The apparatus of claim6, wherein the piezoelectric dispersing element is configured to causedispersion of the vaporizable material by producing ultrasonicvibrations.
 8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the vaporizer componentcomprises a heating element configured for heating the selectableamounts of vaporizable aromatic material
 9. A method comprising:generating, by an electronic vapor device, usage data related to theelectronic vapor device; transmitting the usage data to a central servervia a transient data session characterized by a session limit;receiving, by the electronic vapor device, a usage profile from thecentral server; vaporizing, by the electronic vapor device, one or morevaporizable materials based on the usage profile; and receiving, by theelectronic vapor device, a notification that the usage data has beendestroyed by the central server upon reaching the session limit.
 10. Themethod of claim 9, wherein generating, by the electronic vapor device,usage data comprises determining one or more of chronological usage, atype of vaporizable material used, a frequency of usage, a location ofusage, and a recommendation.
 11. The method of claim 9, whereintransmitting the usage data to the central server comprises one or moreof cellular communication, WiFi communication, Bluetooth® communication,and satellite communication.
 12. The method of claim 9, wherein thecentral server comprises one or more of a television, an HVAC userinterface device, a home automation system, a home security system, adoor lock, a lighting system, a sensor, a Jacuzzi, a smart phone, atablet computer, a desktop computer, a laptop computer, or a mediaentertainment center.
 13. The method of claim 9, wherein the usageprofile comprises one or more of, an identification of one or morevaporizable materials to vaporize, an amount of the identified one ormore vaporizable materials to vaporize, a frequency of puffs, and aduration of time to inhale puffs.
 14. The method of claim 9, wherein thesession limit is based on one or more of a number of puffs, a timelimit, and a total quantity of vaporizable material.
 15. A methodcomprising: receiving, at a central server, via a transient data sessioncharacterized by a session limit, usage data related to an anonymouselectronic vapor device; determining, by the central server, a usageprofile based on the usage data; transmitting, by the central server,the usage profile to the anonymous electronic vapor device; determiningthe session limit has been reached; destroying the usage data; andproviding a notification to the anonymous electronic vapor device thatthe usage data has been destroyed.
 16. The method of claim 15, whereinthe usage data comprises one or more of chronological usage, a type ofvaporizable material used, a frequency of usage, a location of usage,and a recommendation.
 17. The method of claim 15, wherein receiving, atthe central server, via the transient data session characterized by thesession limit, usage data related to an anonymous electronic vapordevice comprises one or more of cellular communication, WiFicommunication, Bluetooth® communication, and satellite communication.18. The method of claim 15, wherein the central server comprises one ormore of a television, an HVAC user interface device, a home automationsystem, a home security system, a door lock, a lighting system, asensor, a Jacuzzi, a smart phone, a tablet computer, a desktop computer,a laptop computer, or a media entertainment center.
 19. The method ofclaim 15, wherein the usage profile comprises one or more of, anidentification of one or more vaporizable materials to vaporize, anamount of the identified one or more vaporizable materials to vaporize,a frequency of puffs, and a duration of time to inhale puffs.
 20. Themethod of claim 15, wherein the session limit is based on one or more ofa number of puffs, a time limit, and a total quantity of vaporizablematerial.